E18 1BX is a well-regarded residential area on Eastwood Close, 0.3km from Cowslip Road in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within South Woodford ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E18 1BX offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 59% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £391k, up 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E18 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00018497 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTWOOD CLOSE, E18 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTWOOD CLOSE, E18 1BX.
482
39
£ 69,100 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E18 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates E18 1BX — age 39, 33% ownership, 59% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E18 1BX. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 391,000
7 sales · Mean £ 392,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E18 1BX is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oakdale Infants' School
Oakdale Junior School
Churchfields Infants' School
Churchfields Junior School
Snaresbrook Primary School
Woodbridge High School
Nightingale Primary School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Nasi Isda0.1 km
- Ark Fish Restaurant0.6 km
- BGR Woodford0.3 km
- Bread & Oregano0.2 km
- Cookies and Cream0.1 km
- + 37 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Wlliam Webb Supermarket0.8 km
- Woody Food & Wine0.5 km
- Odeon Cinema0.3 km
- Daniel's Pharmacy0.1 km
- Argos Limited0.2 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen0.1 km
- Slug and Lettuce Public House0.1 km
- South Woodford Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Railway Bell Public House0.2 km
- The George Public House0.3 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.2 km
- International Supermarket0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chickaros Chicken & Grill0.6 km
- Chicken Cottage0.3 km
- Gail's Bakery0.2 km
- Jamuna Indian0.8 km
- Ookii Sushi0.6 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street2.1 km
- Highams Park2.5 km
- Walthamstow Central3.4 km
Bus Stops
- South Woodford Underground Station0.2 km
- South Woodford Underground Station0.2 km
- South Woodford Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E181BX · Data under Open Government Licence