E12 5DR is a safe, established residential area on St Margarets Road, 0.7km from Wanstead Flats in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Wanstead Park ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
For serious buyers, E12 5DR is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for E12 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00019058 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARGARETS ROAD, E12 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARGARETS ROAD, E12 5DR.
337
42
£ 69,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E12 5DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. E12 5DR's low deprivation rank, 90% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5DR. The average age is 41.5. 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 & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 979,050
8 sales · Mean £ 976,762
Semi-Detached
£ 1,130,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,130,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E12 5DR has low crime rates — 37 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
Aldersbrook Primary School
Godwin Junior School
Highlands Primary School
Woodgrange Infant School
Wanstead High School
Avenue Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
Salisbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Golden Fleece0.9 km
- Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Royal Voluntary Service0.7 km
- Wanstead Park Kiosk0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chaiiwala0.4 km
- Pauls Plaice0.5 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Wine Plus0.5 km
- Euro Garages Ltd0.4 km
- Euro Garages Ltd (Greggs)0.4 km
- Money Saver0.5 km
- Aldersbrook Asda on the move0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manor Park1.2 km
- Wanstead Park1.5 km
- Woodgrange Park1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: E125DR · Data under Open Government Licence