Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

SANSOM ROAD, E11 3HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SANSOM ROAD, E11 3HQ.

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Population

283

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 57,700 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E11 3HQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
workEmployment
1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

E11 3HQ has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

home £325,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E11 3HQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sansom Road, 0.6km from Leytonstone in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Cann Hall ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E11 3HQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 74 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E11 3HQ are sourced from Output Area E00021793 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 3HQ. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.5%
Asian / British Asian24.4%
Black / African / Caribbean30.8%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E11 3HQ is moderate at 74 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.

Anti-social behaviour180
Violence and sexual offences174
Vehicle crime71
Shoplifting70
Burglary56

school Local Schools

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Acacia Nursery

Good107 pupils0.3 km
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Davies Lane Primary School

Outstanding915 pupils0.3 km
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Mayville Primary School

Requires Improvement376 pupils0.4 km
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Connaught School for Girls

Good620 pupils0.6 km
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George Tomlinson Primary School

Good464 pupils0.6 km
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Buxton School

Good1199 pupils0.6 km
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The Jenny Hammond Primary School

Good404 pupils0.7 km
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Newport School

Outstanding810 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • The Wanstead Tap Ltd1.0 km
  • The Birds0.7 km
  • O'Neills1.0 km
  • The North Star & Thai Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Walnut Tree0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • The Wanstead Kitchen1.0 km
  • backyardbbqz/Tex Bites0.9 km
  • Kome Express0.8 km
  • LDF Chicken0.7 km
  • Mr Chippy0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

69 nearby
  • 7 Star Traders0.7 km
  • Amit News at Leytonestone Post Office0.7 km
  • Fresh Halal at Tesco0.9 km
  • Station Kiosk0.7 km
  • Leytonstone Market Ltd.0.7 km
  • + 64 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Costa Coffee at Tesco Leytonstone0.9 km
  • Flavours of India1.0 km
  • La Bella Vita0.9 km
  • Marrakech Delights0.7 km
  • Olympic0.7 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Continental Food Exchange0.2 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Leytonstone High Road0.3 km
  • Lea Bridge1.1 km
  • Leyton Midland Road1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Leytonstone High Road Rail Station0.2 km