Proppys
E15Hackney

Walthamstow & Leyton Borders

Walthamstow & Leyton Borders investment guide. Average gross yield 5.9%, landlord's market rental demand.

5.9%avg gross yield
£423kavg sold price (411 sales, 12mo)
Landlord's marketrental demand
Article 4: No· Permitted development applies
Last updated May 2026
Average Gross Yield
5.9%
+5.9% vs Hackney avg (0.0%)
Average Asking Price
£422,741
high confidence (411 sales)
Est. Monthly Rent
£2,295
2-bed · 3-bed £2,642 · 6.7% yield
Price Per Sq Ft
£583
Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count
Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in E15
1-bed
£1,859
per month
6.7% yield
2-bed
£2,295
per month
6.7% yield
3-bed
£2,642
per month
6.1% yield
4-bed
£3,176
per month
6.5% yield
Ownership mix
E15 vs UK average · 31,021 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021
Distinct tenure mix: 9% owned outright (24pp lower than the UK average of 33%).
Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property
9.4%(UK 32.9%)
-23.5pp vs UK
Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership
19.5%(UK 29.7%)
-10.2pp vs UK
Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent
37.1%(UK 20.3%)
+16.8pp vs UK
Socially rentedCouncil or housing association
34.0%(UK 17.1%)
+16.9pp vs UK
Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).
Yield by Property Type
Gross yield breakdown across property types in E15
PropertyData.co.uk
TypeGross YieldAvg PriceAvg Rent/mo
Terraced5.6%£520,000£2,435
Semi-detached6.0%£497,830£2,491
Flat8.3%£335,391£2,321

Explore by strategy

Live data for each property type across Hackney.

HMOTerracedSemi-detachedDetachedFlatsStudent letsNew buildStrategy primers →
About Walthamstow & Leyton Borders (E15, Hackney)

E15 attracts property investors seeking solid returns in an increasingly regenerated East London location. With an average gross yield of 5.9% and asking prices around £422,741, the area offers a balanced entry point compared to neighbouring postcodes, supported by a landlord's market indicating strong rental demand across all property sizes.

The tenant demographic is predominantly young professionals and families, with consistent rental demand across the board. One and two-bedroom properties command the strongest yields at 6.7%, reflecting robust demand from single occupants and couples, whilst larger three and four-bedroom units maintain healthy 6.1-6.5% yields, attracting family renters seeking affordable suburban living with city access.

Investors should monitor ongoing transport infrastructure developments and local regeneration timelines, as these significantly influence long-term capital appreciation. Additionally, the area's reliance on rental demand means economic downturns could impact tenant quality and void rates—thorough tenant vetting and maintaining adequate reserves remain essential risk management practices.

Sold Price Trend - E15
Average sold price, last 8 quarters
-8.0% over 2 years
Flip Activity - E15
Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months
vs prior 24 months
Flips
1
last 24 months
Median uplift*
+59.4%
after HPI adjust
Median hold
11 mo
Flip rate
0.1%
of all sales
Recent case studies
aldworth road
Terraced
Bought Apr 24
£400k
Sold Mar 25
£598k
11 mo+59.4%*
Gross 49.5%
* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Planning & Licensing - E15
Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district
Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect
HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.
Selective LicensingNot in effect
Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect
Article 4 directions cover parts of Hackney. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.
Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.
Nearby Postcodes
Adjacent areas with comparable investment profiles
E15.4%
Shoreditch & Bethnal Green
Hackney
View area guide
E54.6%
Clapton & St James Street
Hackney
View area guide
E84.8%
Hackney Central & Clapton Park
Hackney
View area guide
E95.2%
Hackney Central & Clapton
Hackney
View area guide
Get alerts for E15, Hackney
Be the first to know when new auction lots land in E15. We'll email you as they're listed.
Pre-filled with E15. No spam. Unsubscribe any time.
View live auction lots in E15
Proppys aggregates current auction lots from UK auction sites, filtered by yield targets.
Browse E15 auction lots
More postcodes in London
Compare investment profiles across the region. Yields from PropertyData, medians from Land Registry.
E36.5%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £425k
E66.2%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £416k
E166.1%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £439k
E135.9%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £392k
SE85.9%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £400k
N175.8%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £446k
SE185.8%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £420k
SE165.7%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £445k
W25.7%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £738k
E145.6%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £441k
E15.4%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £451k
SW95.3%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £500k
Show 19 more postcodes
E75.2%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £502k
E95.2%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £500k
SE55.1%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £468k
SE145.1%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £430k
SW25.1%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £508k
E175.0%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £543k
N75.0%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £540k
N154.9%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £525k
SE154.9%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £495k
SW84.9%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £603k
W64.9%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £707k
E84.8%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £603k
N14.7%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £651k
E54.6%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £563k
SE14.6%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £563k
N44.5%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £563k
E104.3%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £508k
N164.2%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £557k
W104.1%
London (E13 / Newham example)
Median £609k
View full London region guide