E18 1BP is a well-regarded residential area on Elmhurst Drive, 0.4km from Cowslip Road in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in E18, E18 1BP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £741k, up 17.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E18 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00018492 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMHURST DRIVE, E18 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMHURST DRIVE, E18 1BP.
335
42
£ 69,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E18 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. E18 1BP's low deprivation rank, 61% ownership, and £741k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £741k. Property prices are trending up 17.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E18 1BP. The average age is 42.2. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
Semi-Detached
£ 1,075,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,075,000
Terraced
£ 675,500
4 sales · Mean £ 656,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E18 1BP is moderate at 65 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
Woodford County High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Nasi Isda0.3 km
- Ark Fish Restaurant0.8 km
- BGR Woodford0.3 km
- Bread & Oregano0.4 km
- Cookies and Cream0.2 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Wlliam Webb Supermarket0.6 km
- Woodford Service Station1.0 km
- Woody Food & Wine0.4 km
- Woodford Express0.4 km
- Odeon Cinema0.4 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen0.2 km
- Lokkum of Woodford1.0 km
- Slug and Lettuce Public House0.2 km
- South Woodford Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Railway Bell Public House0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- International Supermarket0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chickaros Chicken & Grill0.8 km
- Chicken Cottage0.3 km
- Gail's Bakery0.2 km
- Jamuna Indian0.6 km
- Ookii Sushi0.9 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street2.2 km
- Highams Park2.3 km
- Walthamstow Central3.5 km
Bus Stops
- South Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
- South Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
- South Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E181BP · Data under Open Government Licence