E11 1BU is a mixed residential area on Bulwer Road, 0.6km from Leytonstone in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Leytonstone ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E11 1BU offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 103 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Prices average £910k.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00022321 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BULWER ROAD, E11 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULWER ROAD, E11 1BU.
274
37
£ 62,500 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E11 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
E11 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 26% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (37) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 1BU. The average age is 36.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 910,000
2 sales · Mean £ 910,000
Terraced
£ 560,000
1 sales · Mean £ 560,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E11 1BU is above average at 103 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Connaught School for Girls
George Tomlinson Primary School
Norlington School and 6th Form
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Newport School
Leytonstone School
Davies Lane Primary School
Barclay Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- 7 Star Traders0.4 km
- Amit News at Leytonestone Post Office0.4 km
- Decatur London0.9 km
- Fresh Halal at Tesco0.6 km
- Meraj Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- The Birds0.6 km
- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.8 km
- O'Neills0.8 km
- The North Star & Thai Kitchen0.9 km
- The Walnut Tree0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
75 nearby- Afters0.8 km
- Arch 1450.9 km
- Brunch Cafe and Grill0.8 km
- Celebrity Chef0.8 km
- Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone0.6 km
- + 70 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Continental Food Exchange0.7 km
- Iceland0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- backyardbbqz/Tex Bites0.7 km
- Dixy Original0.8 km
- Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.5 km
- Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.9 km
- Spice Hut0.9 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Lea Bridge0.5 km
- Leytonstone High Road0.7 km
- Leyton Midland Road0.7 km
Bus Stops
- Leytonstone Underground Station0.4 km
- Leytonstone Underground Station0.4 km
- Leytonstone Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E111BU · Data under Open Government Licence