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Sub-area · Lea Bridge · Waltham Forest · London

Living in Waltham Forest 022E

Part of Lea Bridge · 1,998 residents

Waltham Forest 022E is a sub-area in Lea Bridge, Waltham Forest that skews 35–49 year-old and private-rent dominant. Median rent sits at £1,753 a month, up 1.9% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £199/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (51st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,753+1.9%
vs last year
Liveability
30/100
Composite score
Safety
71/100
Higher is safer
Transport
96/100
Transit + walk
Schools
89/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3426%
35–4931%
50–6416%
65+6%
Population1,998
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied42%
Private rent50%
Social rent7%
Flats85%
Terraced8%
Semi-detached5%
Detached3%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person29%Couple with children19%Lone parent13%Other14%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 62.00
White57%Asian12%Black19%Mixed6%Other7%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian42%Muslim18%No religion31%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK49%
Born outside UK52%
General health (self-reported)
Good88%Fair9%Bad3%
Disability prevalence10%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above46%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications17%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Waltham Forest 022E?

Waltham Forest 022E sits inside Lea Bridge, part of the wider Waltham Forest council area in London. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Waltham Forest 022E for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Waltham Forest 022E?
The median monthly rent across Waltham Forest 022E is £1,753.
How safe is Waltham Forest 022E?
Waltham Forest 022E has a safety score of 71/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Waltham Forest 022E?
Transport score: 96/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Waltham Forest 022E part of?
Waltham Forest 022E sits inside the Lea Bridge neighbourhood, in Waltham Forest, London.