Postcode E5 9RZ 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 0.4 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from E5 9RZ.
Lea Bridge near E5 9RZ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Clapton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 2 | Clapton | Overground | Walking directions to Clapton |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Lea Bridge | Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Lea Bridge |
| 1 mi | 2 | Rectory Road | Overground | Walking directions to Rectory Road |
| 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 9RZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jun 2026 | Flat 63, Waterfront House, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £470,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | Flat 37, Waterfront House, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £450,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 60, Waterfront House, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RQ | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Flat 48, Limehouse Lodge, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RN | Flats | Leasehold | £469,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Flat 8, Limehouse Lodge, Harry Zeital Way, London, E5 9RN | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 |
In the E5 9RZ postcode area, located within Lea Bridge, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E5 9RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Archie Express Supermarket | 142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9RB | Walking directions to Archie Express Supermarket |
| 0.2 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 | Charlie's Corner Shop | Powerscroft Road, Hackney, E5 0PS | Walking directions to Charlie's Corner Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Eastgate Food & Wine | 180 Chatsworth Road, London, E5 0LT | Walking directions to Eastgate Food & Wine |
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 9RZ, 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 9RZ 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 9RZ 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 9RZ, 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 9RZ is Clapton in TfL zone 2, about 724 m away, serving the Overground line.
E5 9RZ 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 9RZ 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).