E11 1BY is a safe, established residential area on Bulwer Road, 0.7km from Leytonstone in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Leytonstone ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £637k.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00022319 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BULWER ROAD, E11 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULWER ROAD, E11 1BY.
369
38
£ 62,500 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E11 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates E11 1BY — age 38, 33% ownership, 53% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £637k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 1BY. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 637,000
1 sales · Mean £ 637,000
Flat
£ 232,500
1 sales · Mean £ 232,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E11 1BY is moderate at 52 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.
school Local Schools
Norlington School and 6th Form
Connaught School for Girls
George Tomlinson Primary School
Newport School
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Dawlish Primary School
Leytonstone School
Davies Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- 7 Star Traders0.5 km
- Amit News at Leytonestone Post Office0.5 km
- Decatur London0.8 km
- Fresh Halal at Tesco0.8 km
- Meraj Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Birds0.7 km
- The Northcote0.9 km
- Leytonstone Ex Servicemens Club0.7 km
- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.7 km
- O'Neills0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Afters0.7 km
- Arch 1450.8 km
- Brunch Cafe and Grill0.7 km
- Celebrity Chef0.8 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone0.8 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Continental Food Exchange0.7 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- backyardbbqz/Tex Bites0.8 km
- Chestersway Chicken & Pizza1.0 km
- Dixy Original0.7 km
- Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.4 km
- Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.8 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Bridge0.4 km
- Leyton Midland Road0.6 km
- Leytonstone High Road0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Leytonstone Underground Station0.5 km
- Leytonstone Underground Station0.5 km
- Leytonstone Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E111BY · Data under Open Government Licence