Is Lea Bridge a good place to live?
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In Lea Bridge (E5 5), recorded crime is 1139% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- E Safetycrime 1139% above average
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Population
1,575
Recorded crime
3315.8
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in E5 5 (May 24–Jun 26, average 63/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 34
- One-person households
- 26%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 629
Owned 37% · Social rent 31% · Private rent 32%
Census 2021 (ONS), for E5 5.
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Lea Bridge E5 5: frequently asked questions
Is Lea Bridge E5 5 a good place to live?
In Lea Bridge (E5 5), recorded crime is 1139% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 3/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Lea Bridge E5 5?
Recorded crime in Lea Bridge E5 5 runs at 3315.8 per 1,000 properties, 1139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Lea Bridge E5 5 safe?
Crime in Lea Bridge E5 5 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Lea Bridge E5 5 runs at 3315.8 per 1,000 properties, 1139% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Lea Bridge E5 5 a deprived area?
Lea Bridge E5 5 sits in deprivation decile 3 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).