E11 4SW is a mixed residential area located 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 4SW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% 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.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E11 4SW are sourced from Output Area E00021821 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E11 4SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E11 4SW.
342
41
£ 50,500 /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
With 35% social renting, E11 4SW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E11 4SW. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E11 4SW is moderate at 67 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
Downsell Primary School
Education Links
Mayville Primary School
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
Newport School
Ronald Openshaw Nursery School
Harris Academy Chobham
Colegrave Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
77 nearby- B&M Store0.9 km
- Leyton Halal Meat & Poultry0.6 km
- Leyton Local Express0.3 km
- Leyton Newsagent0.7 km
- Orient Supermarket0.3 km
- + 72 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Wine Bar & More0.5 km
- The Bell1.0 km
- The Birkbeck Tavern0.2 km
- The Coach & Horses0.7 km
- The Plough & Harrow0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
73 nearby- Cafe Anatolia0.5 km
- Cafe De Melo0.3 km
- Champions Bar0.4 km
- Coffee Garden0.7 km
- Doner King0.3 km
- + 68 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Bamboo Hut0.7 km
- Boba Coma0.6 km
- Bombay Kebab Original0.7 km
- Chicks0.8 km
- Ivy's Tiny Tea0.7 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Adagio Aparthotel Stratford1.0 km
- The Gantry Hotel - Curio Collection By Hilton1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Leyton1.0 km
- Leytonstone High Road1.1 km
- Lea Bridge1.2 km
Bus Stops
- Leyton Underground Station0.1 km
- Leyton Underground Station0.1 km
- Leyton Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E114SW · Data under Open Government Licence