E10 demonstrates mixed market dynamics typical of actively gentrifying areas in East London. Over the past five years, rental growth at 4.7% annually has substantially outpaced capital appreciation at 2.3%, suggesting landlord-focused investment conditions rather than strong owner-occupier returns. The district's trajectory score of 49.4 places it at the 45th percentile nationally, indicating average performance compared to UK postcode districts. Population figures remained essentially flat with -0.1% growth across five years, despite ongoing neighbourhood investment. This combination—steady rental yields alongside modest property price increases and stable population levels—characterises E10's current position within London's broader market, appealing primarily to income-oriented investors rather than those seeking rapid capital growth.
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- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in Leyton · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 49/100, driven mainly by safety.
110 planning applications submitted in E10 over the last six months, 4 change of use.
- Change of use of existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a residential care facility (Use Class C2) together with refuse and recycling and bicycle parking provision.Mar 2026 · pending
- Retrospective change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4).Mar 2026 · pending
- Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) - Change of use from Use Class E(c)(iii) to use as a day nursery (Use Class E(f).Mar 2026 · pending
Leyton (E10) common questions
Is Leyton up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Leyton (E10) as Active. Its trajectory score is 49/100 (Average), in the top 56% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Leyton safe?
Leyton has a safety score of 44/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Leyton?
The average property price in Leyton (E10) is £706k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Leyton?
The median monthly rent in Leyton (E10) is £1,739 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Leyton?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Royston (SG8), Leytonstone (E11), South Woodford (E18), Manor Park (E12), Thamesmead (SE28). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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