Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

WAVERTREE ROAD, E18 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVERTREE ROAD, E18 1BL.

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Population

366

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 69,100 /yr

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Employed

60%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E18 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British66.9%
Asian / British Asian18.8%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

60%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Shoplifting185
Violence and sexual offences84
Anti-social behaviour79
Vehicle crime53
Other theft48

school Local Schools

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Churchfields Infants' School

Outstanding448 pupils0.4 km
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Churchfields Junior School

Outstanding482 pupils0.4 km
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Oakdale Infants' School

Good337 pupils0.4 km
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Oakdale Junior School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Woodbridge High School

Good1879 pupils0.9 km
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Snaresbrook Primary School

Good460 pupils1.0 km
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Nightingale Primary School

Outstanding682 pupils1.2 km
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Hatton School and Special Needs Centre

Outstanding190 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • International Supermarket0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.1 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
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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