Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E10 5LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E10 5LY.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines E10 5LY — 53% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 38 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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

E10 5LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Leyton Marshes in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Leyton ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E10 5LY offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 53% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for E10 5LY are sourced from Output Area E00022268 (shared with 28 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 5LY. The average age is 37.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.7%
Asian / British Asian16.4%
Black / African / Caribbean18.2%
Other / Mixed18.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around E10 5LY is moderate at 57 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 offences198
Anti-social behaviour193
Other theft58
Drugs49
Theft from the person42

school Local Schools

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Dawlish Primary School

Good173 pupils0.4 km
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George Mitchell School

Good991 pupils0.5 km
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Willow Brook Primary School Academy

Outstanding623 pupils0.5 km
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Riverley Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good151 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School

Good160 pupils0.7 km
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Newport School

Outstanding810 pupils0.8 km
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Lammas School and Sixth Form

Inadequate788 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • The Dispensary0.9 km
  • Ezgi Supermarket1.0 km
  • Leyton Halal Meat & Poultry0.6 km
  • Leyton Local Express0.8 km
  • Leyton Newsagent0.4 km
  • + 64 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.8 km
  • Wine Bar & More0.7 km
  • The Coach & Horses0.4 km
  • The Northcote1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

70 nearby
  • Coffee Club1.0 km
  • SOSSO Charcoal Meze and Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Unholy Bagels at Project 6600.8 km
  • Cafe Anatolia0.7 km
  • Cafe De Melo0.8 km
  • + 65 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Kebabish Original0.9 km
  • Boba Coma0.6 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.7 km
  • Chris's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyton0.4 km
  • Leyton Midland Road0.8 km
  • Lea Bridge0.8 km