E11 1LD is a safe, established residential area on Forest Road, 0.9km from Forest in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Forest ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E11 1LD offers a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 1LD are sourced from Output Area E00021962 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST ROAD, E11 1LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST ROAD, E11 1LD.
301
35
£ 58,400 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
51% of E11 1LD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 1LD. The average age is 34.8. 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
Flat
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E11 1LD has low crime rates — 49 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.
school Local Schools
Norlington School and 6th Form
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Barclay Primary School
Dawlish Primary School
Newport School
Belmont Park School
Connaught School for Girls
Leytonstone School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
88 nearby- 7 Star Traders0.8 km
- Amit News at Leytonestone Post Office0.8 km
- Decatur London0.5 km
- Meraj Pharmacy0.4 km
- Midlands Supermarket0.4 km
- + 83 more
Restaurant, Cafe
87 nearby- Afters0.4 km
- Arch 1450.5 km
- Brunch Cafe and Grill0.4 km
- Celebrity Chef0.4 km
- Marrakech Delights0.8 km
- + 82 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco at Esso Filling Station1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- Chestersway Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- Dixy Original0.4 km
- Michael's Fish & Chip Bar0.2 km
- Mo Sushi/Sushi Toshi/Nabemono/Thai Wok0.5 km
- Spice Hut0.4 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The 800 Club0.9 km
- Gravity Well Taproom Limited0.4 km
- The Spark House0.9 km
- Heathcote & Star0.7 km
- King William IV0.7 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lion & Key Hotel (Cafe Bar & Grill)0.9 km
- Ibis Styles London0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyton Midland Road0.4 km
- Lea Bridge0.4 km
- Leytonstone High Road1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Leyton Midland Road Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E111LD · Data under Open Government Licence