Postcode E17 8HG 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 very high crime levels, with around 185.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lea Bridge is £55,100 per year. The nearest station is Lea Bridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest medium park is St James Park.
Lea Bridge has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,657 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Lea Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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 of residents in Lea Bridge is £55,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E17 8HG.
Lea Bridge near E17 8HG has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 |
| 0.8 mi | Walthamstow Queen's Road | N/A | Walking directions to Walthamstow Queen's Road |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St James Park | Medium | Walking directions to St James Park |
| 0.5 mi | Thomas Gamuel Park | Small | Walking directions to Thomas Gamuel Park |
| 0.3 mi | Friendship Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Friendship Gardens |
Based on 137 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 | 85 | £432,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £544,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £589,000 |
10 year median price trend in Lea Bridge
In the E17 8HG postcode area, located within Lea Bridge, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E17 8HG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | 18 Heybridge Way, London, E10 7NQ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Lea Bridge Express | 268 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7LD | Walking directions to Lea Bridge Express |
| 0.2 mi | Beydagi Food Centre | 221 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7NE | Walking directions to Beydagi Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | Cansin Supermarket | 301 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7NE | Walking directions to Cansin Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 209-219 Lea Bridge Road, Leyton, London, E10 7PN | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.