Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

SKELTONS LANE, E10 5BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SKELTONS LANE, E10 5BS.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, E10 5BS combines high owner-occupation (56%), strong property values (£504k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £504k. Property prices are trending up 45.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E10 5BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Skeltons Lane, 1.1km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Leyton ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £504k, up 45.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E10 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00022280 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E10 5BS. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.3%
Asian / British Asian39.3%
Black / African / Caribbean13.9%
Other / Mixed12.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 545,500

11 sales · Mean £ 527,045

Flat

£ 338,160

2 sales · Mean £ 338,160

Semi-Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E10 5BS is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences240
Anti-social behaviour228
Other theft110
Drugs76
Vehicle crime70

school Local Schools

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George Mitchell School

Good991 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good151 pupils0.3 km
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Dawlish Primary School

Good173 pupils0.5 km
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Riverley Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.6 km
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Norlington School and 6th Form

Good761 pupils0.7 km
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Belmont Park School

Good29 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Brook Primary School Academy

Outstanding623 pupils0.8 km
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Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Good351 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

109 nearby
  • Bercey Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Deren Supermarket0.8 km
  • Francis Road Supermarket0.9 km
  • Tina's Supermarket1.0 km
  • 7 in One Wine0.9 km
  • + 104 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

90 nearby
  • Jaycan0.8 km
  • Masala India0.6 km
  • Relax Bar Cafe0.3 km
  • Fireaway Pizza Leyton/Flame Inn0.9 km
  • Strange Brew0.8 km
  • + 85 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Southern Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • YouMe Boba0.3 km
  • Dixy Chicken/The Naga Stop/Brunch Stop0.6 km
  • Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza0.7 km
  • Tasty African Food0.8 km
  • + 39 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Styles London0.4 km
  • Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.7 km
  • Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • King William IV0.5 km
  • Leyton Snooker Club0.5 km
  • Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.3 km
  • The Spark House0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyton Midland Road0.3 km
  • Lea Bridge0.7 km
  • Leyton1.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Leyton Midland Road Rail Station0.3 km