E11 1DU is a safe, established residential area on Hainault Road, 0.9km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Forest 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. An average age of 35 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £385k.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00021962 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAINAULT ROAD, E11 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAINAULT ROAD, E11 1DU.
301
35
£ 58,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines E11 1DU — 51% 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 1DU. The average age is 34.8. 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
Flat
£ 385,000
1 sales · Mean £ 385,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E11 1DU is moderate at 51 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
Newport School
Dawlish Primary School
Connaught School for Girls
George Tomlinson Primary School
George Mitchell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
96 nearby- 7 Star Traders0.8 km
- Amit News at Leytonestone Post Office0.8 km
- Decatur London0.5 km
- Fresh Halal at Tesco1.0 km
- Meraj Pharmacy0.4 km
- + 91 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Birds1.0 km
- The 800 Club1.0 km
- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.4 km
- The Spark House1.0 km
- The Walnut Tree1.0 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Afters0.4 km
- Arch 1450.5 km
- Brunch Cafe and Grill0.4 km
- Celebrity Chef0.5 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone1.0 km
- + 87 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Dixy Original0.4 km
- Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.1 km
- Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.5 km
- Spice Hut0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.9 km
- Ibis Styles London1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Bridge0.3 km
- Leyton Midland Road0.4 km
- Leytonstone High Road1.0 km
Bus Stops
- Leyton Midland Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E111DU · Data under Open Government Licence