Leadmill Lane London, Waltham Forest
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (E10,E20), about 160 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 22850775.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Waltham Forest costs £2,387 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stratford International, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, is about 410 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 20.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 6 to 8 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Leyton Healthcare 4Th Floor, about 650 m (0.4 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 470 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 39 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other theft.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Waltham Forest in 2026-27: Band D £2,387 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,591 | £1,857 | £2,122 | £2,387 | £2,917 | £3,448 | £3,978 | £4,774 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (47% of about 2,440 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): Other Article 4 Direction Area, Other Article 4 Direction Area, Borough Employment Area, Borough Employment Area related A4D, Other Article 4 Direction Area.
- Tree preservation orders: 10 protected trees on or by this street; in a protected area: TPO_poly_ref_179.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Auckland Road LSIS: up to 1,250 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Osier Way (Bywaters Waste Site - NOF Site 7 also BEA3): up to 730 homes, permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Osier Way (Bywaters Waste Site - NOF Site 7 also BEA3), not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Osier Way (Bywaters Waste Site - NOF Site 7 also BEA3), not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Oliver Road (Score Centre - Preferred options NOF 8), not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- The Score Centre 100 Oliver Road: up to 750 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- The Score Centre: up to 750 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- Garages adjacent to Westdown Rd: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 1 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 1 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| E10 5SH | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| E20 3AD | zone 2 |
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 6 m and 8 m above sea level (8 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 5SH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| E20 3AD | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stratford International 2.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hackney Wick 4.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Stratford (London) 51 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Leyton Underground Station | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Stratford International DLR Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Stratford Underground Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spitalfields Market Leyton | 90 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Stratford International Station Car Park | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 33 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 32.2 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Leyton Healthcare 4Th Floor | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 13 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 6 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Homerton University Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park 28 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hackney Marsh 53 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,370 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Victoria Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
| West Ham Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wick Field | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Hackney Cut | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Clapton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Prescott Channel | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Abbey Creek | Tidal water | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 20.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 75 dB or more | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 3 |
3 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Waltham Forest: see them on the Waltham Forest page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Chobham | All-through | 3–18 | 890 m (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Mossbourne Riverside Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gainsborough Primary School | Primary | 0–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Downsell Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School | Nursery | 2–4 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Newport School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Kingsmead Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dawlish Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Willow Brook Primary School Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Riverley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Colegrave Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4Degrees C Ltd E10 5SQ | Distributors/Transporters | 180 m | 5 Very good | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Night Cafe E10 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 4 Good | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Lee Valley VeloPark Cafe E20 3AB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2025 |
| My Cafe E10 5SQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 1 Major improvement necessary | 23 Sep 2026 |
| Papa Bagel E10 5FA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other theft | 14 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sherrin Road (32); On or near Leadmill Lane (7).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 6% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 49% | 17% |
| Private rented | 22% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 9% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 23% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 28% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 38% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 8% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 81% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 5% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhoods around this street are all in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Sherrin Road · Ruckholt Road · Temple Mills Lane · Orient Way · Eastway · A106 · A12 · Northwall Road · Eastway · Ruckholt Close
All the streets in E10, E20 and across Waltham Forest.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.