Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

SOPHIA ROAD, E10 5AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOPHIA ROAD, E10 5AX.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E10 5AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
5/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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4/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

E10 5AX has a highly multicultural community character — 63% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 34.5% year-on-year.

home £617,928 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E10 5AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sophia Road, 1.1km from Leyton Marshes in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.

E10 5AX is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, 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. The area has a notably diverse population — 63% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £617k, down 34.5% year-on-year. 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 5AX are sourced from Output Area E00022288 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E10 5AX. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British37.0%
Asian / British Asian33.8%
Black / African / Caribbean18.4%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 623,750

10 sales · Mean £ 627,250

Semi-Detached

£ 415,000

1 sales · Mean £ 415,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E10 5AX has low crime rates — 38 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.

Violence and sexual offences166
Anti-social behaviour114
Drugs60
Vehicle crime58
Other theft50

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good151 pupils0.1 km
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George Mitchell School

Good991 pupils0.2 km
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Riverley Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.4 km
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Dawlish Primary School

Good173 pupils0.6 km
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Willow Brook Primary School Academy

Outstanding623 pupils0.6 km
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Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Good351 pupils0.8 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Infant School

Good160 pupils0.8 km
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Sybourn Primary School

Good571 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

110 nearby
  • Bercey Food & Wine0.7 km
  • Deren Supermarket0.9 km
  • Francis Road Supermarket1.0 km
  • Tina's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Agape-Love Social Enterprise Ltd1.0 km
  • + 105 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

95 nearby
  • Jaycan0.8 km
  • Masala India0.6 km
  • Relax Bar Cafe0.5 km
  • Fireaway Pizza Leyton/Flame Inn0.9 km
  • Strange Brew0.9 km
  • + 90 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

44 nearby
  • Southern Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • YouMe Boba0.2 km
  • Dixy Chicken/The Naga Stop/Brunch Stop0.7 km
  • Foodiez/China Golden Gate/Double Pizza0.5 km
  • Tasty African Food0.6 km
  • + 39 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Ibis Styles London0.4 km
  • Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.6 km
  • Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • King William IV0.6 km
  • Leyton Snooker Club0.6 km
  • Hare and Hounds0.9 km
  • Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.5 km
  • The Spark House0.6 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyton Midland Road0.6 km
  • Lea Bridge0.9 km
  • Leyton1.0 km