E18 1BL is a well-regarded residential area on Wavertree Road, 0.3km from South Woodford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E18 1BL offers 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. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 33% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £995k, down 72.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E18 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00018496 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WAVERTREE ROAD, E18 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVERTREE ROAD, E18 1BL.
366
37
£ 69,100 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E18 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E18 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 35% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 72.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E18 1BL. The average age is 36.9. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 332,500
Semi-Detached
£ 1,260,100
7 sales · Mean £ 1,041,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E18 1BL is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Churchfields Infants' School
Churchfields Junior School
Oakdale Infants' School
Oakdale Junior School
Woodbridge High School
Snaresbrook Primary School
Nightingale Primary School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Nasi Isda0.2 km
- Ark Fish Restaurant0.7 km
- BGR Woodford0.2 km
- Bread & Oregano0.4 km
- Cookies and Cream0.1 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Wlliam Webb Supermarket0.6 km
- Woody Food & Wine0.4 km
- Woodford Express0.4 km
- Ram News0.4 km
- Toms Convenience Store1.0 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen0.1 km
- Slug and Lettuce Public House0.1 km
- South Woodford Bowling Club0.5 km
- The Railway Bell Public House0.4 km
- The Cricketers Public House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- International Supermarket0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chickaros Chicken & Grill0.7 km
- Chicken Cottage0.2 km
- Gail's Bakery0.1 km
- Jamuna Indian0.6 km
- Ookii Sushi0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street2.1 km
- Highams Park2.4 km
- Walthamstow Central3.4 km
Bus Stops
- South Woodford Underground Station0.3 km
- South Woodford Underground Station0.3 km
- South Woodford Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E181BL · Data under Open Government Licence