Data updated 24 October 2026 · Area guides · East London
E10 (Leyton): crime, schools, stations and house prices
E10 (Leyton) is a postcode district in East London, covered by Waltham Forest. Homes sold for a median of £500,000 over the 12 months from August 2025 to July 2026, 3.1% up on the year before. It has a crime score of 5/10 (average), with about 132 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year against an England and Wales average of roughly 87. There are 14 schools with an E10 postcode, and the nearest stations include Leyton Midland Road, Leyton and Walthamstow Queen's Road.
House prices in E10
454 homes sold in E10 between August 2025 and July 2026, at a median price of £500,000. That's 3.1% higher than the 12 months before (£485,000). 8 of them were new builds.
| Property type | Sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| Flats and maisonettes | 239 | £410,000 |
| Terraced houses | 186 | £700,000 |
| Semi-detached houses | 11 | £660,000 |
Latest recorded sales
| Date | Address | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | 31 Lyndhurst Drive, E10 6JB | Other | £26,000 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 15 Burchell Road, E10 5AY | Terraced | £800,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 17b William Street, E10 6BD | Flat | £333,000 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | 116 Capworth Street, E10 7HE | Terraced | £850,000 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 59 Kettlebaston Road, E10 7PE | Flat | £455,000 |
| 6 Aug 2026 | 120 Manor Road, E10 7HW | Terraced | £755,000 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | 49 Belvedere Road, E10 7NW | Terraced | £631,000 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | Flat 7, Bloomfield Court, 2 Brisbane Road, E10 5NY | Flat | £395,000 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | 28 Melbourne Road, E10 7HF | Terraced | £757,500 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Flat 9, Rose Court, 2 Campion Road, E10 5GN | Flat | £271,000 |
Sales appear in Land Registry records a few weeks to a few months after completion, so the most recent months are incomplete.
Crime and safety in E10
Crime score: 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 132 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year. The England and Wales average is roughly 87.
| Most common crimes | Share |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23% |
| Other theft | 10% |
| Vehicle crime | 7% |
| Shoplifting | 6% |
| Public order | 6% |
How we calculate it: police.uk street-level crime for September 2025 to August 2026 inside 8 of the 29 census neighbourhoods (LSOAs) where homes in E10 sold, divided by their 2021 census population (16,158 residents). Busy high streets and stations push rates up because visitors are counted but don't live there. The score for one street can differ a lot, so check the exact postcode before you buy.
Schools in E10
14 open schools have an E10 postcode. Each name links to the school's official record, where you'll also find its Ofsted reports.
Primary schools (7)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barclay Primary School | Academy converter | 3-11 | 1273 |
| Newport School | Community school | 3-11 | 849 |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy | Academy sponsor led | 3-11 | 660 |
| Riverley Primary School | Academy sponsor led | 3-11 | 437 |
| Dawlish Primary School | Community school | 4-11 | 158 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 2-7 | 132 |
| St Joseph's Catholic Junior School Roman Catholic | Voluntary aided school | 7-11 | 107 |
Secondary schools (2)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norlington School and 6th Form | Academy converter | 11-18 | 895 |
| Lammas School | Academy converter | 11-16 | 462 |
All-through schools (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School | Academy converter | 3-16 | 973 |
Sixth form and colleges (1)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College | Further education | 16-24 |
Special and other schools (3)
| School | Type | Ages | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ul Islam Primary School Islam | Other independent school | 4-11 | 145 |
| Lantern of Knowledge Secondary School Muslim | Other independent school | 10-16 | 86 |
| Belmont Park School | Community special school | 11-16 | 47 |
Stations near E10
| Station | Distance from the district centre |
|---|---|
| Leyton Midland Road | 0.3 mi |
| Leyton | 0.9 mi |
| Walthamstow Queen's Road | 1 mi |
| Lea Bridge | 1 mi |
| Walthamstow Central | 1.1 mi |
| St James Street | 1.2 mi |
Council and wards
E10 is covered by Waltham Forest. Wards include Forest, Grove Green, Hoe Street, Lea Bridge, Leyton and St James.
Frequently asked questions
Is E10 a safe area to live?
E10 (Leyton) has a crime score of 5/10 (Average). Across the neighbourhoods we sampled there were about 132 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year, which is around the national average of roughly 87 for England and Wales. The most common type was violence and sexual offences. Figures use police.uk data for September 2025 to August 2026.
What is the average house price in E10?
The median sale price in E10 (Leyton) was £500,000 across 454 sales between August 2025 and July 2026, according to HM Land Registry. That is 3.1% higher than the previous 12 months.
Which stations are near E10?
The nearest stations to the centre of E10 are Leyton Midland Road (0.3 mi), Leyton (0.9 mi), Walthamstow Queen's Road (1 mi) and Lea Bridge (1 mi).
How many schools are there in E10?
There are 14 open schools with an E10 postcode, including 7 primary and 2 secondary schools, according to the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register.
Which council covers E10?
E10 is covered by Waltham Forest council.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, police.uk, ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), Get Information About Schools, OpenStreetMap and postcodes.io. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence. This guide is general information, not financial or legal advice.