E11 2HB is a well-regarded residential area on Cowley Road, 0.5km from Snaresbrook 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 2HB offers a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £795k, up 8.0% year-on-year. 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 2HB are sourced from Output Area E00018965 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWLEY ROAD, E11 2HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLEY ROAD, E11 2HB.
324
37
£ 66,900 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E11 2HB 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 2HB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £795k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £795k. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 2HB. The average age is 36.9. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 735,000
33 sales · Mean £ 761,047
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E11 2HB is moderate at 64 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
Nightingale Primary School
Snaresbrook Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Wanstead High School
Oakdale Junior School
Oakdale Infants' School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Anns News & Off Licence0.1 km
- Daniyals0.3 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.3 km
- Bare Brew Ltd0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Eton Manor Rugby Club0.5 km
- The Cuckfield Public House0.3 km
- The George Public House0.5 km
- Wanstead House Community Assoc0.7 km
- The Duke0.1 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Dama De Elche0.7 km
- India Garden0.1 km
- Le Marmiton0.5 km
- Otto Restaurant0.6 km
- The Lane0.1 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- The Tiffin Tin0.4 km
- Oriental Chef0.3 km
- Ookii Sushi0.7 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco Stores0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street2.1 km
- Leytonstone High Road2.4 km
- Lea Bridge2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Snaresbrook Underground Station0.4 km
- Snaresbrook Underground Station0.4 km
- Snaresbrook Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E112HB · Data under Open Government Licence