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.
E10 5LY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E10 5LY.
396
38
£ 59,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Dawlish Primary School
George Mitchell School
Willow Brook Primary School Academy
Riverley Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Newport School
Lammas School and Sixth Form
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: E105LY · Data under Open Government Licence