E11 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Hainault Road, 0.9km 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 busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00022316 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAINAULT ROAD, E11 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAINAULT ROAD, E11 1DS.
370
33
£ 62,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E11 1DS — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 1DS. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E11 1DS has low crime rates — 38 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.
school Local Schools
Norlington School and 6th Form
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Barclay Primary School
Connaught School for Girls
Newport School
George Tomlinson Primary School
Leytonstone School
Dawlish Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- 7 Star Traders0.7 km
- Amit News at Leytonestone Post Office0.7 km
- Decatur London0.6 km
- Fresh Halal at Tesco0.9 km
- Meraj Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Birds0.9 km
- The 800 Club1.0 km
- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.5 km
- The Walnut Tree0.9 km
- Heathcote & Star0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Afters0.5 km
- Arch 1450.6 km
- Brunch Cafe and Grill0.5 km
- Celebrity Chef0.5 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone0.9 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- backyardbbqz/Tex Bites1.0 km
- Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Dixy Original0.5 km
- Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.2 km
- Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.6 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 Road0.5 km
- Leytonstone High Road1.0 km
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Postcode Profile: E111DS · Data under Open Government Licence