Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

VICARAGE ROAD, E10 5EQ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

302

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 59,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

59% of E10 5EQ'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 up 177.2% year-on-year.

home £486,666 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E10 5EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vicarage Road, 1.0km from Leyton Marshes in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Leyton ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.

The people who live in E10 5EQ are typical of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £486k, up 177.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E10 5EQ are sourced from Output Area E00022293 (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 5EQ. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British40.7%
Asian / British Asian20.7%
Black / African / Caribbean19.0%
Other / Mixed19.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 790,000

1 sales · Mean £ 790,000

Flat

£ 335,000

4 sales · Mean £ 350,750

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

E10 5EQ has low crime rates — 39 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 offences159
Anti-social behaviour136
Vehicle crime58
Drugs52
Other theft46

school Local Schools

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George Mitchell School

Good991 pupils0.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good151 pupils0.2 km
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Riverley Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.3 km
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Dawlish Primary School

Good173 pupils0.4 km
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Willow Brook Primary School Academy

Outstanding623 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School

Good160 pupils0.7 km
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Norlington School and 6th Form

Good761 pupils0.8 km
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Lammas School and Sixth Form

Inadequate788 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

111 nearby
  • Andrade Brazilian Butchers0.9 km
  • Bakers Arms Food Centre0.8 km
  • Neelam Fruit & Veg0.9 km
  • All Foods0.6 km
  • Bens News0.5 km
  • + 106 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

94 nearby
  • FLVRS0.9 km
  • Raw Fitness London Cafe0.8 km
  • The Gleaners Cafe at Hornbeam Centre0.9 km
  • Burnt0.6 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • + 89 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • King William IV0.8 km
  • Leyton Snooker Club0.8 km
  • Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.5 km
  • The Spark House0.8 km
  • The Coach & Horses0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Cakes & Bakes0.8 km
  • Fortune House0.5 km
  • Peperossor0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken/The Naga Stop/Brunch Stop1.0 km
  • Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza0.7 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.7 km
  • Ibis Styles London0.7 km
  • Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyton Midland Road0.5 km
  • Lea Bridge0.8 km
  • Leyton0.8 km