Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

SHORTLANDS ROAD, E10 7AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORTLANDS ROAD, E10 7AH.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 49,300 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

E10 7AH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 32% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (32) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 15.5% year-on-year.

home £661,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E10 7AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Shortlands Road, 1.1km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Lea Bridge ward and the Walthamstow constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E10 7AH offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 50% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £661k, up 15.5% 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 7AH are sourced from Output Area E00022266 (shared with 7 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 7AH. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.8%
Asian / British Asian21.4%
Black / African / Caribbean12.6%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 6%
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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

Terraced

£ 565,000

15 sales · Mean £ 588,126

Flat

£ 322,000

1 sales · Mean £ 322,000

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

Crime around E10 7AH is moderate at 71 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 offences278
Anti-social behaviour251
Other theft112
Drugs81
Vehicle crime72

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Junior School

Good151 pupils0.4 km
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George Mitchell School

Good991 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Gamuel Primary School

Good351 pupils0.6 km
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Riverley Primary School

Outstanding442 pupils0.7 km
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Belmont Park School

Good29 pupils0.7 km
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Sybourn Primary School

Good571 pupils0.8 km
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Dawlish Primary School

Good173 pupils0.8 km
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Edinburgh Primary School

Good356 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

112 nearby
  • Decatur London0.5 km
  • Meraj Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Midlands Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sklep Gulliver0.6 km
  • Londis0.5 km
  • + 107 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

91 nearby
  • Afters0.5 km
  • Arch 1450.5 km
  • Brunch Cafe and Grill0.5 km
  • Celebrity Chef0.6 km
  • Mauritius Delight0.6 km
  • + 86 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

43 nearby
  • Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
  • Dixy Original0.5 km
  • Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.9 km
  • Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.5 km
  • Spice Hut0.5 km
  • + 38 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.9 km
  • Ibis Styles London Walthamstow0.1 km
  • Ibis Styles London0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.6 km
  • The Spark House0.3 km
  • King William IV0.4 km
  • Leyton Snooker Club0.4 km
  • Hare and Hounds1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Iceland0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leyton Midland Road0.7 km
  • Lea Bridge1.0 km
  • Walthamstow Queens Road1.2 km