E18 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Fosters Close, 0.5km from Cowslip Road in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Ilford North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E18 1DQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. 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. 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 35.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E18 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00018907 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOSTERS CLOSE, E18 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSTERS CLOSE, E18 1DQ.
285
39
£ 62,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E18 1DQ 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
With 43% social renting, E18 1DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E18 1DQ. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 285,000
9 sales · Mean £ 295,055
Semi-Detached
£ 235,000
1 sales · Mean £ 235,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E18 1DQ has low crime rates — 26 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
Churchfields Junior School
Churchfields Infants' School
Woodbridge High School
Oakdale Infants' School
Oakdale Junior School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
Nightingale Primary School
Ray Lodge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Heron's Nest0.7 km
- Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
- Chunky Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
- Dada Coffee House0.9 km
- One Planet0.7 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Odeon Cinema0.8 km
- Ram News0.6 km
- Toms Convenience Store0.7 km
- Argos Limited0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Mooboo South Woodford0.6 km
- Parlay E180.8 km
- Cafe Royale0.6 km
- Cake and Custard Factory (South Woodford)0.7 km
- Flock0.6 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- International Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The George Public House0.8 km
- Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen0.6 km
- Slug and Lettuce Public House0.6 km
- South Woodford Bowling Club0.1 km
- The Railway Bell Public House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park2.6 km
- Wood Street2.6 km
- Walthamstow Central3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E181DQ · Data under Open Government Licence