E11 2SQ is a well-regarded residential area on New Wanstead, 0.7km from Wanstead in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Wanstead Village ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E11 2SQ offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 79 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £403k, down 1.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 2SQ are sourced from Output Area E00019000 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEW WANSTEAD, E11 2SQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW WANSTEAD, E11 2SQ.
302
39
£ 66,900 /yr
68%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E11 2SQ 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 2SQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (39) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 2SQ. The average age is 39.1. 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
£ 403,500
2 sales · Mean £ 403,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E11 2SQ is moderate at 79 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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
Wanstead High School
Nightingale Primary School
Gwyn Jones Primary School
George Tomlinson Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Millennium News0.9 km
- Pentecostal City Mission Food Bank Supply1.0 km
- Harveys SK Ltd0.4 km
- La Bakerie0.5 km
- Majestic Wines0.5 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Flavours of India0.9 km
- McDonald's0.9 km
- Cafe Chicchi0.5 km
- Sumo Fresh0.5 km
- The Bull0.5 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Wanstead House Community Assoc0.7 km
- The George Public House0.5 km
- The Cuckfield Public House0.3 km
- O'Neills0.9 km
- The North Star & Thai Kitchen1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Cafe Brunch0.5 km
- Food Nest0.5 km
- The Lighthouse Fish Bar0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
- Papa Johns0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Tesco Stores0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leytonstone High Road1.8 km
- Wood Street1.9 km
- Lea Bridge2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Snaresbrook Underground Station0.3 km
- Snaresbrook Underground Station0.3 km
- Snaresbrook Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E112SQ · Data under Open Government Licence