E11 1LF is a safe, established residential area on Forest Road, 0.8km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 1LF are sourced from Output Area E00021942 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, E11 1LF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, E11 1LF.
377
39
£ 58,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E11 1LF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
52% of E11 1LF's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 1LF. The average age is 39.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E11 1LF has low crime rates — 47 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
Dawlish Primary School
Newport School
Belmont Park School
George Mitchell School
Connaught School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Midland News0.4 km
- Tropical Island0.2 km
- Marijak Ltd1.0 km
- Magura1.0 km
- 7 Star Traders0.9 km
- + 90 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- King William IV0.7 km
- Leyton Snooker Club0.7 km
- The 800 Club0.9 km
- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.4 km
- The Spark House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Burnt0.3 km
- Chilli Flames0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Gina's Patisserie1.0 km
- Marmelo Kitchen0.8 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
34 nearby- Cakes & Bakes0.9 km
- Fortune House1.0 km
- Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- Dixy Original0.4 km
- Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.2 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Styles London0.9 km
- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow1.0 km
- Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyton Midland Road0.3 km
- Lea Bridge0.4 km
- Leytonstone High Road1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Leyton Midland Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E111LF · Data under Open Government Licence