E11 1PY is a well-regarded residential area on Forest Close, 0.6km from Snaresbrook in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Wanstead Village ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
For families considering a move, E11 1PY represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 1PY are sourced from Output Area E00018996 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST CLOSE, E11 1PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST CLOSE, E11 1PY.
364
45
£ 66,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E11 1PY 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 1PY has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 45 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 1PY. The average age is 44.7. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E11 1PY is moderate at 60 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
Wanstead Church School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Snaresbrook Primary School
Leytonstone School
Nightingale Primary School
Wanstead High School
Gwyn Jones Primary School
Barclay Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Daniyals0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.5 km
- Harveys SK Ltd0.5 km
- La Bakerie0.7 km
- Majestic Wines0.7 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- City Place0.5 km
- Cafe Chicchi0.7 km
- Sumo Fresh0.7 km
- The Bull0.7 km
- The Bungalow Cafe0.3 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.7 km
- Tesco Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Wanstead House Community Assoc0.8 km
- The George Public House0.7 km
- The Duke0.7 km
- Toby Carvery (Eagle)0.4 km
- The Cuckfield Public House0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cafe Brunch0.7 km
- Food Nest0.7 km
- The Lighthouse Fish Bar0.5 km
- Wingshack Co (also T/A Eggs n Stuff Co)0.7 km
- Best Wanstead Kebab House0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street1.7 km
- Leytonstone High Road1.9 km
- Lea Bridge2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Snaresbrook Underground Station0.2 km
- Snaresbrook Underground Station0.2 km
- Snaresbrook Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E111PY · Data under Open Government Licence