Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

BULWER ROAD, E11 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULWER ROAD, E11 1BU.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 62,500 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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8/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British57.0%
Asian / British Asian14.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.0%
Other / Mixed10.7%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

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.

Shoplifting439
Anti-social behaviour223
Violence and sexual offences174
Other theft59
Theft from the person41

school Local Schools

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Connaught School for Girls

Good620 pupils0.4 km
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George Tomlinson Primary School

Good464 pupils0.4 km
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Norlington School and 6th Form

Good761 pupils0.4 km
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Gwyn Jones Primary School

Good445 pupils0.5 km
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Newport School

Outstanding810 pupils0.6 km
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Leytonstone School

Good960 pupils0.7 km
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Davies Lane Primary School

Outstanding915 pupils0.8 km
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Barclay Primary School

Outstanding1321 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Continental Food Exchange0.7 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
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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