E11 2BL is a sought-after residential area on Elmcroft Avenue, 0.4km from Ilford, Little in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Wanstead Village ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in E11, E11 2BL offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 2BL are sourced from Output Area E00019041 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMCROFT AVENUE, E11 2BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMCROFT AVENUE, E11 2BL.
348
42
£ 76,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E11 2BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, E11 2BL combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 2BL. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 814,920
6 sales · Mean £ 880,306
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E11 2BL has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Nightingale Primary School
Snaresbrook Primary School
Wanstead Church School
Wanstead High School
Oakdale Junior School
Oakdale Infants' School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Anns News & Off Licence0.3 km
- Daniyals0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
- Harveys SK Ltd0.7 km
- La Bakerie0.8 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Eton Manor Rugby Club0.4 km
- The Duke0.3 km
- Toby Carvery (Eagle)0.8 km
- Wanstead House Community Assoc0.9 km
- The Cuckfield Public House0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Dama De Elche0.9 km
- India Garden0.4 km
- Le Marmiton0.8 km
- Otto Restaurant0.8 km
- The Lane0.3 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Papa Johns0.6 km
- The Tiffin Tin0.7 km
- Chickaros Chicken & Grill0.9 km
- Ookii Sushi0.6 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.8 km
- Tesco Stores0.6 km
- Co-op0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street2.4 km
- Leytonstone High Road2.7 km
- Lea Bridge3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: E112BL · Data under Open Government Licence