E10 5FF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.0km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E10 5FF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% 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 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 5FF are sourced from Output Area E00022287 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E10 5FF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E10 5FF.
616
31
£ 49,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E10 5FF 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 5FF has a significant social housing presence — 78% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 31-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E10 5FF. The average age is 31.0. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E10 5FF is moderate at 72 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
George Mitchell School
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
Belmont Park School
Dawlish Primary School
Norlington School and 6th Form
Riverley Primary School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Barclay Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Bercey Food & Wine0.9 km
- Deren Supermarket0.9 km
- Francis Road Supermarket1.0 km
- 7 in One Wine0.9 km
- Aslan & Son's Food Store0.7 km
- + 101 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- Jaycan0.9 km
- Masala India0.7 km
- Relax Bar Cafe0.3 km
- Fireaway Pizza Leyton/Flame Inn1.0 km
- Strange Brew0.9 km
- + 88 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Southern Fried Chicken0.7 km
- YouMe Boba0.5 km
- Dixy Chicken/The Naga Stop/Brunch Stop0.5 km
- Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza0.7 km
- Tasty African Food0.9 km
- + 38 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The 800 Club0.9 km
- King William IV0.3 km
- Leyton Snooker Club0.4 km
- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.3 km
- The Spark House0.4 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco at Esso Filling Station1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Styles London0.3 km
- Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.8 km
- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyton Midland Road0.4 km
- Lea Bridge0.7 km
- Leyton1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Leyton Midland Road Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E105FF · Data under Open Government Licence