Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

VICARAGE ROAD, E10 5EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE ROAD, E10 5EA.

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Population

610

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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Area Character

54% of E10 5EA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 32.5% year-on-year.

home £568,846 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E10 5EA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Road, 1.1km from Leyton Marshes in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Leyton ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 42% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £568k, down 32.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E10 5EA are sourced from Output Area E00022269 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E10 5EA. The average age is 32.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British46.5%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean20.0%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 770,000

5 sales · Mean £ 732,500

Flat

£ 381,000

12 sales · Mean £ 364,066

Semi-Detached

£ 690,000

2 sales · Mean £ 690,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E10 5EA has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences175
Anti-social behaviour142
Other theft58
Vehicle crime49
Drugs48

school Local Schools

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George Mitchell School

Good991 pupils0.2 km
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Dawlish Primary School

Good173 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good151 pupils0.4 km
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Riverley Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Brook Primary School Academy

Outstanding623 pupils0.5 km
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Norlington School and 6th Form

Good761 pupils0.7 km
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Newport School

Outstanding810 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School

Good160 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

91 nearby
  • Decatur London0.5 km
  • Meraj Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Midlands Supermarket0.5 km
  • Sklep Gulliver0.4 km
  • Londis0.7 km
  • + 86 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

80 nearby
  • Afters0.7 km
  • Arch 1450.5 km
  • Brunch Cafe and Grill0.7 km
  • Celebrity Chef0.9 km
  • Mauritius Delight0.4 km
  • + 75 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

35 nearby
  • Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
  • Dixy Original0.7 km
  • Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.7 km
  • Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.5 km
  • Spice Hut0.8 km
  • + 30 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • King William IV1.0 km
  • Leyton Snooker Club1.0 km
  • Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.5 km
  • The Coach & Horses0.6 km
  • Wine Bar & More0.8 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Styles London0.8 km
  • Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.8 km
  • Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyton Midland Road0.5 km
  • Leyton0.6 km
  • Lea Bridge0.7 km