E11 4HZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on South Birkbeck Road, 0.2km from Leyton in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Cathall ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E11 4HZ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £272k. 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 4HZ are sourced from Output Area E00021822 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTH BIRKBECK ROAD, E11 4HZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH BIRKBECK ROAD, E11 4HZ.
260
34
£ 49,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E11 4HZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 30% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 4HZ. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 267,500
7 sales · Mean £ 249,535
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E11 4HZ is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Downsell Primary School
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Mayville Primary School
Acacia Nursery
Education Links
Maryland Primary School
Newport School
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
90 nearby- Zeeshan0.9 km
- Leytonstone Service Station0.7 km
- Koc Store0.6 km
- Prestij1.0 km
- Gustul Romanesc0.8 km
- + 85 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Kotora0.9 km
- Singburi0.8 km
- Eel & Pie House0.4 km
- Cafe Mondial1.0 km
- KAMU Streetfood at The Coach & Horses1.0 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Milano Pizza1.0 km
- Kenssy Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Wing Wah Takeaway0.9 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar0.8 km
- Cann Hall Deen And Education Trust0.7 km
- + 40 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Leyton House Working Mens Club And Institute0.8 km
- Mammoth Tap0.9 km
- The Bell0.7 km
- The Birkbeck Tavern0.1 km
- The Coach & Horses1.0 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Continental Food Exchange1.0 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leytonstone High Road0.9 km
- Lea Bridge1.2 km
- Leyton1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Leyton Underground Station0.5 km
- Leyton Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E114HZ · Data under Open Government Licence