Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

FAIRLOP ROAD, E11 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRLOP ROAD, E11 1BJ.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 62,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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Area Character

E11 1BJ has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

home £370,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E11 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Fairlop Road, 0.7km from Leytonstone in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Leytonstone ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E11 1BJ offers 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. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% 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: Average house prices are around £370k, down 4.0% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E11 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00022316 (shared with 6 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 E11 1BJ. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British51.4%
Asian / British Asian21.8%
Black / African / Caribbean18.0%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 9%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 370,000

11 sales · Mean £ 350,681

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

E11 1BJ has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour126
Violence and sexual offences123
Other theft47
Vehicle crime31
Burglary22

school Local Schools

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Gwyn Jones Primary School

Good445 pupils0.3 km
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Norlington School and 6th Form

Good761 pupils0.5 km
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Connaught School for Girls

Good620 pupils0.5 km
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George Tomlinson Primary School

Good464 pupils0.6 km
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Leytonstone School

Good960 pupils0.6 km
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Barclay Primary School

Outstanding1321 pupils0.7 km
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Newport School

Outstanding810 pupils0.7 km
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Dawlish Primary School

Good173 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • 7 Star Traders0.5 km
  • Amit News at Leytonestone Post Office0.5 km
  • Decatur London0.8 km
  • Fresh Halal at Tesco0.7 km
  • Meraj Pharmacy0.7 km
  • + 64 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Birds0.7 km
  • Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.7 km
  • O'Neills0.9 km
  • The North Star & Thai Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Walnut Tree0.7 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

72 nearby
  • Afters0.7 km
  • Arch 1450.8 km
  • Brunch Cafe and Grill0.7 km
  • Celebrity Chef0.7 km
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone0.7 km
  • + 67 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Continental Food Exchange0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • backyardbbqz/Tex Bites0.8 km
  • Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
  • Dixy Original0.7 km
  • Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.4 km
  • Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.8 km
  • + 18 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Lea Bridge0.5 km
  • Leyton Midland Road0.6 km
  • Leytonstone High Road0.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Leytonstone Underground Station0.5 km
  • Leytonstone Underground Station0.5 km
  • Leytonstone Underground Station0.5 km