E10 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Capworth Street, 0.9km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E10 5AJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, up 5.2% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E10 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00185672 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAPWORTH STREET, E10 5AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPWORTH STREET, E10 5AJ.
463
34
£ 49,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E10 5AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E10 5AJ has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E10 5AJ. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 255,000
5 sales · Mean £ 251,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E10 5AJ is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
George Mitchell School
Belmont Park School
Dawlish Primary School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Riverley Primary School
Norlington School and 6th Form
Barclay Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Decatur London0.3 km
- Meraj Pharmacy0.3 km
- Midlands Supermarket0.4 km
- Sklep Gulliver0.5 km
- Londis0.3 km
- + 98 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Afters0.3 km
- Arch 1450.3 km
- Brunch Cafe and Grill0.3 km
- Celebrity Chef0.4 km
- Mauritius Delight0.5 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.2 km
- Dixy Original0.3 km
- Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.7 km
- Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.3 km
- Spice Hut0.3 km
- + 34 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.9 km
- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.3 km
- Ibis Styles London0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.4 km
- The Spark House0.3 km
- King William IV0.3 km
- Leyton Snooker Club0.3 km
- The 800 Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyton Midland Road0.5 km
- Lea Bridge0.8 km
- Walthamstow Queens Road1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Leyton Midland Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E105AJ · Data under Open Government Licence