E10 6BS is a safe, established residential area on Essex Road, 0.2km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £446k, up 40.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E10 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00021969 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ESSEX ROAD, E10 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ESSEX ROAD, E10 6BS.
461
38
£ 58,400 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E10 6BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
E10 6BS is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £446k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 40.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E10 6BS. The average age is 37.9. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 570,000
5 sales · Mean £ 614,500
Flat
£ 395,000
12 sales · Mean £ 397,083
Semi-Detached
£ 630,000
1 sales · Mean £ 630,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E10 6BS is moderate at 54 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
Belmont Park School
Barclay Primary School
Henry Maynard Primary School
Gwyn Jones Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Leytonstone School
Norlington School and 6th Form
Walthamstow School for Girls
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
84 nearby- Sahan Market0.4 km
- Uncles Mini Market0.4 km
- Arfan Supermarket0.7 km
- Adil Cash & Carry Ltd0.5 km
- Alytus0.5 km
- + 79 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Lord Raglan0.5 km
- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.9 km
- The Spark House0.7 km
- Orford House Social Club & Institute Ltd0.9 km
- The Castle0.6 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- AAVO1.0 km
- Arte E Pasta0.8 km
- Bom Pecado0.4 km
- Lambs Cafe0.4 km
- Made in Portugal0.5 km
- + 82 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Perfect Fried Chicken0.4 km
- American Pizza0.9 km
- BBQ Xpress0.5 km
- Chicken Spot E170.9 km
- High Fry Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.9 km
- Ibis Styles London0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station0.3 km
- Iceland0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyton Midland Road0.9 km
- Lea Bridge1.1 km
- Wood Street1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E106BS · Data under Open Government Licence