E12 5HW is a safe, established residential area on Empress Avenue, 0.9km from Manor Park in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Wanstead Park ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
Day-to-day life in E12 5HW has the character of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 59% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, down 45.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E12 5HW are sourced from Output Area E00019047 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EMPRESS AVENUE, E12 5HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EMPRESS AVENUE, E12 5HW.
416
34
£ 69,700 /yr
41%
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 E12 5HW — 59% 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. Property prices are trending down 45.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5HW. The average age is 34.3. 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
Flat
£ 256,000
6 sales · Mean £ 261,166
Semi-Detached
£ 795,000
1 sales · Mean £ 795,000
Terraced
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E12 5HW has low crime rates — 35 incidents 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
Aldersbrook Primary School
Highlands Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
Avenue Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Primary School
Sir John Heron Primary School
Salisbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Golden Fleece0.9 km
- Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited0.6 km
- Ilford Golf Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Royal Voluntary Service0.4 km
- Wanstead Park Kiosk0.6 km
- Biryani Guys CPU0.8 km
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Shabnam superstore ltd0.8 km
- Wine Plus0.5 km
- Aldersbrook Asda on the move0.8 km
- Belgrave News0.8 km
- Saif Halal Meat0.8 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Big Mama's0.8 km
- Pauls Plaice0.5 km
- Chaiiwala0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manor Park1.1 km
- Woodgrange Park1.5 km
- Ilford1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: E125HW · Data under Open Government Licence