Most of Leyton’s housing stock consists of terraced houses built between 1870 and 1910.

Leyton’s architectural landscape is dominated by rows of terraced houses primarily built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These homes represent the rapid urban expansion during that period, as London’s population surged and formerly rural areas like Leyton became suburbs. The town also includes some modern housing estates, but the historic terraced houses remain a defining feature, giving Leyton much of its character and charm.