E10 5AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Capworth Street, 1.0km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E10 5AL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 £305k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E10 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00185672 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAPWORTH STREET, E10 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPWORTH STREET, E10 5AL.
463
34
£ 49,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E10 5AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E10 5AL has a significant social housing presence — 76% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E10 5AL. The average age is 34.0. 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
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E10 5AL is moderate at 70 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
St Joseph's Catholic Junior School
George Mitchell School
Belmont Park School
Thomas Gamuel Primary School
Dawlish Primary School
Riverley Primary School
Norlington School and 6th Form
Willow Brook Primary School Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Bercey Food & Wine0.9 km
- Cups & Jars E100.8 km
- Hainault Road Supermarket0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Sweet Treats London0.8 km
- + 99 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- Jaycan0.9 km
- Masala India0.7 km
- Relax Bar Cafe0.4 km
- Bombay Kebab & Catering0.8 km
- Patchworks0.8 km
- + 83 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Southern Fried Chicken0.7 km
- YouMe Boba0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken/The Naga Stop/Brunch Stop0.5 km
- Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza0.6 km
- Tasty African Food0.8 km
- + 35 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The 800 Club0.9 km
- King William IV0.3 km
- Leyton Snooker Club0.3 km
- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.4 km
- The Spark House0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco at Esso Filling Station1.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ibis Styles London0.2 km
- Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.8 km
- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyton Midland Road0.5 km
- Lea Bridge0.8 km
- Leyton1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Leyton Midland Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E105AL · Data under Open Government Licence