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Leyton

E10 · Waltham Forest

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A view of Leyton. Photograph by Leyton59.

Leyton is a vibrant and diverse area in east London, offering a mix of urban and suburban living. Its bustling high street and surrounding neighbourhoods provide a range of amenities and services.

What stands out

  • Multicultural community
  • Green spaces abound
  • Vibrant high street

Trade-offs

  • Busy roads and traffic
  • Limited evening entertainment
  • Varied housing stock

What is already known about Leyton

Live geography from the official record. A district or place name is a group of postcodes, not one address.

Live postcodes
605 in E10
Localities
Forest, Grove Green, Hoe Street, Lea Bridge
Local authority
Waltham Forest
Country
England
Centre postcode
E10 5EQ
Postcode-point mapLeyton

The pin uses Postcodes.io coordinates, not an exact entrance or title boundary.

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Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Official records around this point

Point sources need one coordinate, so these are anchored on E10 6AH — the live postcode nearest the centre of the area. They describe that point, not every street. Crime is counted across the whole Forest policing neighbourhood, which is the Police.uk boundary containing E10 6AH — a named area can span several of them, so this is the one covering the centre of Leyton, not all of it. Each keeps its source, its geography and its limits. Counts are counts: an incident total is not a safety measure, and an empty planning result is not a completed search.

Police.uk · Forest neighbourhood

Recorded incidents

Connected
152records in
July 2026
Violence & sexual offences55
Anti-social behaviour39
Other theft14
Vehicle crime10
Public order9
Theft from the person7

One month of records for the Forest policing neighbourhood — the boundary police.uk itself shows, so this figure should match theirs. Not a year. Locations are anonymised to a nearby street, not an address. Counts are not adjusted for population, visitors or reporting differences and must not be treated as a neighbourhood quality score.

List the 152 records
CategoryRecorded nearLatest outcome
Anti-social behaviourOn or near A112No outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Boscombe AvenueNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Cheltenham RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Cheltenham RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Chesterfield RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Chesterfield RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Chesterfield RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Dyson RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Ely RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fladgate RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fladgate RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fladgate RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fladgate RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fletcher LaneNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Fletcher LaneNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Forest RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Forest RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Forest RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Forest RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Forest View AvenueNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Greg CloseNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near High RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near High RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near High RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near High RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near High RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near High RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near High RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Hospital RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Hospital RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Leigh RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Leigh RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Liverpool RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Meadowcroft CloseNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Pardoe RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Pardoe RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Parking AreaNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Sandringham RoadNo outcome published yet
Anti-social behaviourOn or near Sophia RoadNo outcome published yet
Bicycle theftOn or near Atwell CloseInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Bicycle theftOn or near Parking AreaInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
BurglaryOn or near Parking AreaUnder investigation
BurglaryOn or near Parking AreaInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
BurglaryOn or near Sophia RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Criminal damage & arsonOn or near Hainault RoadUnder investigation
DrugsOn or near Boscombe AvenueUnder investigation
DrugsOn or near Campion RoadUnder investigation
DrugsOn or near High RoadUnable to prosecute suspect
DrugsOn or near Park/open SpaceUnable to prosecute suspect
DrugsOn or near Park/open SpaceLocal resolution
Other crimeOn or near Abbotts Park RoadUnder investigation
Other crimeOn or near Leyton Green RoadUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Dyson RoadUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Ely RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Other theftOn or near Ely RoadUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Greg CloseUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Lyndhurst DriveUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Lyndhurst DriveInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Other theftOn or near Meadowcroft CloseInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Other theftOn or near Meadowcroft CloseUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Meadowcroft CloseInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Other theftOn or near Petrol StationUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Petrol StationInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Other theftOn or near Ryder AvenueUnder investigation
Other theftOn or near Sandringham RoadUnable to prosecute suspect
Other theftOn or near Wesley RoadUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Clyde PlaceUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Further/higher Educational BuildingUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Griggs RoadUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Hospital RoadUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Keats RoadUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Knotts Green MewsUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near Parking AreaUnable to prosecute suspect
Public orderOn or near Parking AreaUnder investigation
Public orderOn or near St Heliers RoadUnder investigation
RobberyOn or near Essex Road SouthInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near Parking AreaInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near Petrol StationUnable to prosecute suspect
ShopliftingOn or near Petrol StationInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
ShopliftingOn or near Petrol StationInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Theft from the personOn or near A112Unable to prosecute suspect
Theft from the personOn or near A112Unable to prosecute suspect
Theft from the personOn or near Clare RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Theft from the personOn or near Knotts Green MewsUnder investigation
Theft from the personOn or near Lambourne RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Theft from the personOn or near Petrol StationInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Theft from the personOn or near St Heliers RoadUnder investigation
Vehicle crimeOn or near Ambleside CloseInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Chesterfield RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Colchester RoadAwaiting court outcome
Vehicle crimeOn or near Cromer RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Forest View AvenueUnder investigation
Vehicle crimeOn or near Hainault RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Parking AreaInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Sandringham RoadUnder investigation
Vehicle crimeOn or near St Heliers RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Vehicle crimeOn or near Whipps Cross RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near A112Under investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near A112Under investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near A112Under investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near A112Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Abbotts Park RoadAwaiting court outcome
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Abbotts Park RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Abbotts Park RoadUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Abbotts Park RoadAwaiting court outcome
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Abbotts Park RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Boscombe AvenueInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Burchell RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Campion RoadUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Campion RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Campion RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Essex RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Forest Drive WestUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Forest Drive WestUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Forest GladeUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Forest GladeInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Forest GladeInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Hainault RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near High RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Hospital RoadUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near James LaneUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Keats RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Kings CloseUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Kings CloseUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Kings CloseUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Lambourne RoadUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Lyndhurst DriveUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Lyndhurst DriveUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Matlock RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Meadowcroft CloseUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Meadowcroft CloseUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Meadowcroft CloseUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Meadowcroft CloseUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Meadowcroft CloseUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Meadowcroft CloseUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Merton RoadUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Pardoe RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Parking AreaUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Parking AreaUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Parking AreaUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Parking AreaUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Parking AreaUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Parking AreaUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Parking AreaUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Parking AreaUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Peterborough RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Preston RoadInvestigation complete; no suspect identified
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Sandringham RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near St Heliers RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near St Heliers RoadUnder investigation
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near St Heliers RoadUnable to prosecute suspect
Violence & sexual offencesOn or near Tilbury RoadUnder investigation
Forest on the force site

Planning Data · England

Intersecting designations

Connected
Article 4 direction

Bakers Arms District CentreA4D789 · from 24 July 2018

Article 4 direction

District Centre related A4DA4D233 · from 29 June 2023

Article 4 direction

Other Article 4 Direction AreaA4D768 · from 24 July 2018

Article 4 direction

Other Article 4 Direction AreaA4D769 · from 16 September 2014

Article 4 direction

Other Article 4 Direction AreaA4D770 · from 21 November 2017

Screened at the postcode point, not a title boundary. Coverage varies by dataset and local planning authority; absence is not a clear result.

About Planning Data

Planning London Datahub · 400 m

Nearby planning applications

Live feed
390applications on record
within 400 m
  1. 14 July 2026Application Under Consideration

    Works to a tree protected by a preservation order.  Plane T1 - Re-pollard (circa 2 metres height and width).

    NURSERY TERRACE 6, 4 EPSOM ROAD · E10 6ES · 261715 · Waltham ForestOpen on the council's portal ↗
  2. 13 July 2026Application Under Consideration

    Demolition of the existing rear building and construction of a single-storey rear extension to the existing ground floor commercial unit (Use Class E(a)).

    486 HOE STREET · E17 9AH · 261705 · Waltham ForestOpen on the council's portal ↗
  3. 9 July 2026Application Under Consideration

    Lawful development certificate (Proposed) for the change of use from a single dwelling house (Use Class C3(a)) to a home for up to six people living together as a single household and receiving care (Use Class C3(b)).

    10 EPSOM ROAD · E10 6ES · 261683 · Waltham ForestOpen on the council's portal ↗
  4. 9 July 2026Application Under Consideration

    Removal of conditions 8 (air quality and dust management plan), 10 (construction logistics plan) and 11 (condition survey) attached to planning permission reference 191452 granted 13/10/2022 (amended description).

    33A WESTERHAM ROAD · E10 7AE · 261524 · Waltham ForestOpen on the council's portal ↗
  5. 22 May 2026Approved

    Lawful Development Certificate (Existing) - Retention of rear roof terrace.

    20 EPSOM ROAD · E10 6ES · 261282 · Waltham ForestOpen on the council's portal ↗
  6. 20 May 2026Refused

    Construction of a single storey wraparound rear extension. 

    53 SKELTONS LANE · E10 5BT · 261260 · Waltham ForestOpen on the council's portal ↗

Applications near the postcode point, newest first — not applications on this property, and not a planning search. Each record originates with the London borough that validated it; the Datahub is the Greater London Authority's collection of those borough feeds, and the borough's own planning register remains the definitive record. Decisions and conditions can change after this snapshot.

About the Planning London Datahub

Daily essentials

Supermarkets, pharmacies, healthcare, gyms and libraries mapped near E10 6AH, ordered by straight-line distance. OpenStreetMap is contributed data: a place missing here is not proof it does not exist, and nothing here confirms opening hours or that a business is still trading.

24everyday places mapped within 1.2 km of the postcode point

Food shopping

6

Supermarkets and convenience stores.

  1. 161 mTesco825, High Road LeytonMap ↗
  2. 229 mIceland612, Lea Bridge RoadMap ↗
  3. 321 mHappy Food Centre619-623, Lea Bridge RoadMap ↗
  4. 878 mNadeem Halal Meat & Grocery437, Lea Bridge RoadMap ↗
  5. 994 mMadina Cash & Carry371-373, Lea Bridge RoadMap ↗
  6. 1.0 kmKGN Wholesale & Retail359, Lea Bridge RoadMap ↗

Health

8

Pharmacies, GP surgeries and dentists.

  1. 58 mCedars Dental Practice775, High Road LeytonMap ↗
  2. 214 mLeyton Dental Surgery724, High Road LeytonMap ↗
  3. 239 mKey 2 Smile622, Lea Bridge RoadMap ↗
  4. 279 mPyramid Pharmacy413, Hoe StreetMap ↗
  5. 294 mSMA Medical Centre693, High Road LeytonMap ↗
  6. 296 mThe Dispensary700, High Road LeytonMap ↗
  7. 309 mMeraj Pharmacy694, High Road LeytonMap ↗
  8. 330 mMedicos399, Hoe StreetMap ↗

Exercise

2

Gyms, leisure centres and swimming pools.

  1. 49 mLeyton GymHigh Road, LeytonMap ↗
  2. 401 mRaw Gym584C, Lea Bridge RoadMap ↗

Civic and everyday

8

Libraries, post offices and community buildings.

  1. 77 mCommunity Place806, High Road LeytonMap ↗
  2. 278 mLeyton Post Office609-611, Lea Bridge RoadMap ↗
  3. 420 mWaltham Forest Resource Hub1, Russell RoadMap ↗
  4. 551 mThe Seddon Centre33, Clyde PlaceMap ↗
  5. 589 mAfrican Women's Development CentreBrewster Road, LeytonMap ↗
  6. 601 mGhousia Community CentreGrove Road, Walthamstow VillageMap ↗
  7. 707 mLeyton Youth CentreHigh Road Leyton, LeytonMap ↗
  8. 989 mWaltham Forest Asian Centre18a, Orford RoadMap ↗

Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within this distance of the postcode point, measured straight-line, and kept only where the map tags them as the kind of place the heading claims. OpenStreetMap is volunteer-maintained and this search returns the closest matches rather than every one: a short list is not proof that nothing else is there. Distances are not walking routes, and nothing here checks opening hours, whether a surgery is accepting patients, or whether a place is still trading.

Parks and green space

Parks, playgrounds, nature and outdoor sport mapped within 1.5 km of E10 6AH, ordered by straight-line distance. Distance is not a walking route, and OpenStreetMap says nothing about whether a space is open to the public, its hours or its condition.

11open spaces mapped within 1.5 km of the postcode point

Parks and commons

8

Named parks, commons and village greens open to the public.

  1. 50 mLeyton GreenLeyton, London Borough of Waltham ForestMap ↗
  2. 373 mLeyton Manor ParkLeyton, London Borough of Waltham ForestMap ↗
  3. 385 mKnotts GreenUpper Walthamstow, LeytonMap ↗
  4. 387 mAbbotts ParkLeyton, London Borough of Waltham ForestMap ↗
  5. 517 mJack Cornwell ParkLeyton, London Borough of Waltham ForestMap ↗
  6. 712 mWingfield ParkUpper Walthamstow, LeytonMap ↗
  7. 907 mThomas Gamuel ParkLeyton, London Borough of Waltham ForestMap ↗
  8. 908 mCambrian GardensLeyton, London Borough of Waltham ForestMap ↗

Playgrounds

2

Children’s play areas mapped as such.

  1. 632 mLeyton Sports Play AreaBrewster Road, LeytonMap ↗
  2. 1.3 kmDyers Hall PlaygroundDyers Hall Road, LeytonstoneMap ↗

Nature and water

0

Nature reserves, woodland and waterside.

Nothing of this kind returned within the radius.

Outdoor sport

1

Recreation grounds, pitches and courts.

  1. 765 mLeyton Sports GroundLeyton, London Borough of Waltham ForestMap ↗

Places mapped in OpenStreetMap within this distance of the postcode point, measured straight-line, and kept only where the map tags them as the kind of place the heading claims. OpenStreetMap is volunteer-maintained and this search returns the closest matches rather than every one: a short list is not proof that nothing else is there. Distances are not walking routes, and nothing here checks opening hours, whether a surgery is accepting patients, or whether a place is still trading.

Postcode districtsE10outcode-proxy-v1 · Greathome editorial boundary proxy
Local authorityWaltham ForestCurrent · ONS Postcode Directory via Postcodes.io

Everyday life

Residents can enjoy shopping and dining on Leyton High Street, which features a range of international cuisine and independent shops. Local parks and open spaces provide opportunities for recreation and relaxation. Community facilities, including libraries and leisure centres, are also available.

Housing character

Leyton's housing stock is diverse, with a mix of Victorian and Edwardian homes, interwar semis, and modern apartments. Properties range from spacious family houses to compact flats, many of which offer garden space or rooftop views. Some areas feature quiet residential streets, while others are closer to the bustling high street.

Getting around

Leyton is well-connected to the rest of London, with several London Overground stations and bus routes serving the area. The nearby motorway provides easy access to the wider road network. Cycling and walking routes are also available, including along the River Lea.

Things to investigate

Visitors may want to explore the local parks, such as the one along the River Lea, and the historic Leyton County Cricket Ground. The area's cultural attractions, including museums and art galleries, are worth discovering. Those interested in food may enjoy sampling the international cuisine on offer, from Caribbean to Asian and Mediterranean restaurants.

Schools

Measured by distance from the area centre, straight line. Primary is a walk and secondary is a journey, so they are counted on different radii. Ofsted's published judgements, not a Greathome rating.

Primarystate-funded, within 2 km

25 schools

Judged by Ofsted
23
At least Good
22
Outstanding or equivalent
10
Below Good
1

Secondarystate-funded, within 5 km

38 schools

Judged by Ofsted
34
At least Good
32
Outstanding or equivalent
10
Below Good
2

39 open schools of every phase sit within 2 km, 3 of them independent. Independent schools carry no Ofsted judgement in this release, so they appear in the total and never in the judged figures. Nothing here establishes catchment, admissions eligibility or available places.

The nearest 6 schools, with their published judgement
SchoolPhaseDistancePublished judgement
Belmont Park SchoolNot applicable0.2 kmSchool remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next · Ungraded inspection
Leyton Sixth Form College16 plus0.5 kmNo published judgement
Barclay Primary SchoolPrimary0.6 kmStrong standard · Report card, curriculum and teaching
George Mitchell SchoolAll-through0.7 kmGood · Overall effectiveness, pre-September 2024
St Joseph's Catholic Junior SchoolPrimary0.8 kmSchool remains Good · Ungraded inspection
Thomas Gamuel Primary SchoolPrimary0.9 kmExpected standard · Report card, curriculum and teaching

Open Schools & Education

Housing market context

£522,743average house price across Waltham Forest, June 2026

A year earlier the same measure was £510,216, a change of +2.5%.

Average price across the whole local authority for one month, from the ONS series built on HM Land Registry UK House Price Index data. It is not a neighbourhood median and not a valuation of any property. Two guides in the same borough share this figure while their streets differ. House-price data is revised, and recent months are the most likely to move.

Source: Average house price by local authority, Office for National Statistics, from HM Land Registry UK House Price Index.

What this report does not cover

  • neighbourhood median sale price (not_available): Only a local-authority average is connected, from ONS. A neighbourhood median needs enough geocoded transactions inside the guide boundary, which the per-postcode HMLR queries cannot supply.
  • rents (not_available): No rent series is connected. Advertised rents and official all-tenancy measures are different things and neither is available here yet.
  • journey times (not_available): No journey planner is connected. Transport is measured as nearby stops, not as time to anywhere. TfL PTAL and journey-time APIs would replace it for London.
  • school admissions history (not_available): Admission arrangements are held by each admission authority and are not in the GIAS or Ofsted snapshots.
  • licensed premises and venues (not_available): No licensing register or venue dataset is connected. Food-hygiene categories are not a pub register.
  • image rights (not_yet_verified): No licensed image library is connected. Return an image brief rather than an asset.
  • approved boundary polygon (not_yet_verified): Boundaries are postcode-district proxies. Counts describe the districts named, not a town-centre polygon.

Boundary

Leyton, taken as the E10 postcode district. A postcode-district proxy, not an approved polygon. These are postcode districts standing in for an approved polygon. Present every count as "in these postcode districts", never as a neighbourhood or town-centre figure.

Sources

Evidence checked 2026-09-11. Last content change 2026-09-10. Next review 2026-09-18.

Look this place up in detail

Each of these opens on E10 6AH, the postcode anchoring Leyton, and queries its own source only when you open it.