E18 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Diana Close, 0.3km from Cowslip Road in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Ilford North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E18 1DH is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for E18 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00018907 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DIANA CLOSE, E18 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIANA CLOSE, E18 1DH.
285
39
£ 62,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E18 1DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E18 1DH has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E18 1DH. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 300,000
7 sales · Mean £ 326,857
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E18 1DH has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences 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 Junior School
Churchfields Infants' School
Woodbridge High School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
Nightingale Primary School
Snaresbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Nasi Isda0.5 km
- Ark Fish Restaurant0.9 km
- BGR Woodford0.7 km
- Bread & Oregano0.5 km
- Cookies and Cream0.6 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Wlliam Webb Supermarket0.9 km
- Woody Food & Wine0.8 km
- Woodford Express0.5 km
- Shell Woodford1.0 km
- Argos Limited0.6 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen0.6 km
- Slug and Lettuce Public House0.6 km
- South Woodford Bowling Club0.2 km
- The Railway Bell Public House0.5 km
- The George Public House0.7 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- International Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Chickaros Chicken & Grill0.6 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- Gail's Bakery0.6 km
- Jamuna Indian0.9 km
- Ookii Sushi1.0 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street2.6 km
- Highams Park2.7 km
- Walthamstow Central3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E181DH · Data under Open Government Licence