E10 5SL postcode in Waltham Forest, England
E10 5SL is a postcode in Waltham Forest, in the Leyton ward. It is in the Leyton and Wanstead parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since August 1992.
Where E10 5SL is, and what is near it
- E10 5SL
- Other postcodes in E10 5: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 2 bus stops
- 2 EV charging points
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5568, longitude -0.0199)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after E10 5SL?
- Waltham ForestCouncil, for all local services Waltham Forest: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around E10 5SL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Leyton and WansteadParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Mr Calvin Bailey (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Mr Calvin Bailey
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at E10 5SL?
Ofcom gives no broadband figures for E10 5SL. It reports postcodes with homes or businesses it can match to its data, so a new postcode, or one with no premises on its list, has none.
Check one address, and mobile coverage, on Ofcom's checker Compare broadband at another postcodeSource: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at E10 5SL?
BinDayBuddy does not read London Borough of Waltham Forest's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
London Borough of Waltham Forest's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is E10 5SL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Very low riskThe Environment Agency counts 35 homes and businesses at E10 5SL. 1 is in an area at very low risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Waltham Forest
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for E10 5SL: 5,550 properties in Waltham Forest are at high risk (4.4% of all its properties). All the figures for Waltham Forest
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of E10 5SL is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 13:11 on 22 October 2026.
- Lower River Lee at Hackney and WalthamstowFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Lee at Hackney and Walthamstow
- Lower River Lee from Hoddesdon to Canning TownFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Lee from Hoddesdon to Canning Town
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 13:11 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near E10 5SL?
Homes in E10 5 sold for a typical £457,040 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 112 sales, down 6.2% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Semi-detached 2 sales, too few to price
- Terraced £742,500 44 sales
- Flat or maisonette £381,000 64 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole E10 district: a typical £520,000 from 343 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in E10 5SL
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in E10 5SL from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near E10 5SL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 1,080 homes in the neighbourhood around E10 5SL. The largest share of them, 44%, are in council tax band B. More were built in 2020 or later than in any other period (39%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Waltham Forest for 2026‑27: £2,387. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,591 (band A) to £2,917 (band E); band B, the most common, is £1,857.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 20 (2%) | £1,591 |
| Band B | about 480 (44%) | £1,857 |
| Band C | about 450 (42%) | £2,122 |
| Band D | about 120 (11%) | £2,387 |
| Band E | about 10 (1%) | £2,917 |
| Band F | fewer than 5 | £3,448 |
| Band G | fewer than 5 | £3,978 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,774 |
When the homes were built
- 20% Before 1900
- 5% 1900 to 1918
- 2% 1919 to 1939
- 9% 1945 to 1964
- 2% 1965 to 1982
- 5% 1983 to 1999
- 18% 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- 39% 2020 or later
Averages for Waltham Forest before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of E10 5SL is in (ONS area E01004429), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near E10 5SL?
The nearest open schools to E10 5SL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to E10 5SL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of E10 5SL is Hackney Wick Rail Station, 1.5 km away in a straight line.
- Hackney Wick Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
- Stratford International Rail Station Railway station 1.5 kmCycle
- Leyton Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 1.0 kmWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
2 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Spitalfields Market, 277 m away.
More stations near E10 5SL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near E10 5SL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of E10 5SL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Francis Road Medical Centre Phone 020 8539 3131 550 mWalk
- Leyton Healthcare 4th Floor Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report August 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8430 8282 550 mWalk
- Crawley Road Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2025 · Phone 020 8539 1880 1.0 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near E10 5SL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of E10 5SL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Believ Charging point · No details mapped 700 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 950 mWalk
- Shell Recharge Charging point · 2 chargers 1.0 kmWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near E10 5SL?
The nearest to the centre of E10 5SL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Smile in London Phone 020 8539 1653 800 mWalk
- John Dineen Dental Surgery Phone 020 8558 6036 900 mWalk
- Aesthetics Clinique LTD Phone 07871 386397 1.0 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to E10 5SL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Homerton University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Outstanding CQC report September 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8510 5555 1.9 kmCycle
- Whipps Cross University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report October 2025 · Phone 020 8539 5522 2.9 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near E10 5SL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of E10 5SL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Ashwood House Limited (Leyton) Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report November 2023 · Phone 020 8556 9669 850 mWalk
- Leyton House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 3859 7352 1.1 kmWalk
- Primrose Road Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8558 6647 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near E10 5SL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of E10 5SL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Leyton Orient Pharmacy Mon to Sat 9am to 9pm; Sun 10am to 4pm · Phone 020 8539 2828 650 mWalk
- Asda Pharmacy, Leyton Mills Centre Mon to Sat 8am to 10pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 020 8988 8300 850 mWalk
- Marijak Ltd Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed 950 mWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near E10 5SL?
The nearest vets to the centre of E10 5SL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Every Tail Vets 1.3 kmCycle
- Midland Veterinary Surgery 1.7 kmCycle
- Hello Vet 1.7 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is E10 5SL in a conservation area?
The centre of E10 5SL is in 3 areas with planning rules of their own, as planning.data.gov.uk holds them:
- Article 4 direction areaBorough Employment Area
- Article 4 direction areaBorough Employment Area related A4D
- Article 4 direction areaOther Article 4 Direction Area
Work on a home here, and on its trees, may need permission that it would not need elsewhere. The council's planning team has the rules for one address. Not every council has sent all its data.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near E10 5SL?
Police.uk records 707 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of E10 5SL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: drugs 40, public order 35, burglary 24, robbery 15, bicycle theft 10, other crime 9, possession of weapons 3, criminal damage and arson 2.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for E10 5SL
- Ward
- Leyton
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Waltham Forest
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- August 1992
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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