Postcode E17 8HE is located in a major urban area, within the Lea Bridge ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Lea Bridge area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lea Bridge is £69,028 per year. The nearest station is Lea Bridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Thomas Gamuel Park.
Lea Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,288 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.
Lea Bridge has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lea Bridge is £69,028 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 8HE.
Lea Bridge near E17 8HE has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Lea Bridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Lea Bridge | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Lea Bridge |
| 0.7 mi | 3 | St James Street | Overground | Walking directions to St James Street |
| 0.7 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.3 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Cambrian Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cambrian Gardens |
Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £965,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 79 | £430,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £544,000 |
| Terraced | 52 | £616,250 |
10 year median price trend in Lea Bridge
In the E17 8HE postcode area, located within Lea Bridge, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8HE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 18 Heybridge Way, London, E10 7NQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Cansin Supermarket | 301 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7NE | Walking directions to Cansin Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Lea Bridge Express | 268 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LD | Walking directions to Lea Bridge Express |
| 0.2 mi | Junction Market | 329 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LA | Walking directions to Junction Market |
| 0.2 mi | Beydagi Food Centre | 221 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7NE | Walking directions to Beydagi Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.