Postcode E5 9QG 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 146.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lea Bridge is £69,028 per year. The nearest station is Clapton, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millfields Park.
Lea Bridge has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,506 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.
Lea Bridge has a very high crime rate, with approximately 146.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 159 ft away from E5 9QG.
Lea Bridge near E5 9QG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Lea Bridge | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Lea Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Millfields Park | Large | Walking directions to Millfields Park |
| 0.2 mi | Leyton Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Leyton Marsh |
| 0.5 mi | Walthamstow Marsh | Large | Walking directions to Walthamstow Marsh |
Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £470,750 (about £639 per square foot) in Lea Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £1,020,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 51 | £655,000 | £631 |
| Flats | 80 | £435,250 | £645 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £380,000 | £679 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £345,000 | — | £477,500 |
| 2017 | £350,000 | £525,000 | £500,000 |
| 2018 | £370,000 | — | £492,500 |
| 2019 | £388,000 | £739,998 | £526,500 |
| 2020 | £400,000 | £540,000 | £541,000 |
| 2021 | £402,500 | £761,500 | £600,000 |
| 2022 | £420,000 | £690,000 | £616,000 |
| 2023 | £425,000 | £583,500 | £568,500 |
| 2024 | £410,000 | £970,000 | £574,000 |
| 2025 | £431,000 | £520,000 | £610,750 |
| 2026 | £437,500 | — | £665,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £533 | — | £489 |
| 2017 | £556 | £573 | £533 |
| 2018 | £568 | — | £522 |
| 2019 | £566 | £486 | £513 |
| 2020 | £577 | £451 | £532 |
| 2021 | £589 | £508 | £590 |
| 2022 | £640 | £605 | £594 |
| 2023 | £619 | £610 | £595 |
| 2024 | £629 | £589 | £640 |
| 2025 | £631 | £484 | £606 |
| 2026 | £648 | — | £641 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E5 9QG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | Flat 33, Paradise Park, 142A, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9UB | Flats | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | Flat 50, Paradise Park, 142A, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9UB | Flats | Leasehold | £508,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | Flat 31, Paradise Park, 142A, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9UB | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | Flat 68, Paradise Park, 142A, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9UB | Flats | Leasehold | £413,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Flat 7, Paradise Park, 142A, Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9UB | Flats | Leasehold | £425,000 |
In the E5 9QG postcode area, located within Lea Bridge, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9QG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Archie Express Supermarket | 142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9RB | Walking directions to Archie Express Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 17 Theydon Road, London, E5 9BQ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Local Express | Casimir Road, Hackney, E5 9PS | Walking directions to Local Express |
| 0.4 mi | Eastgate Food & Wine | 180 Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LT | Walking directions to Eastgate Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Charlie's Corner Shop | Powerscroft Road, Hackney, E5 0PS | Walking directions to Charlie's Corner Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E5 9QG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Liz Biggs
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Rosie Rowlands
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Solène Fabios
Lea Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Stella Creasy
Walthamstow - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E5 9QG records about 147 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around E5 9QG in Lea Bridge is £470,750 (about £639 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E5 9QG, including Leaways School (Good), Southwold Primary School (Outstanding) and Harrington Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E5 9QG is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 764 m away, serving the Overground line.
E5 9QG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,506 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Walthamstow covering E5 9QG is Stella Creasy (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Liz Biggs (Green Party), Rosie Rowlands (Green Party) and Solène Fabios (Green Party).