E12 5ED is a safe, established residential area on Dover Road, 0.8km from Aldersbrook in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Wanstead Park ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
For serious buyers, E12 5ED is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £967k, down 1.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E12 5ED are sourced from Output Area E00019058 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOVER ROAD, E12 5ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVER ROAD, E12 5ED.
337
42
£ 69,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E12 5ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, E12 5ED combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£967k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £967k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5ED. The average age is 41.5. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 960,000
5 sales · Mean £ 920,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E12 5ED has low crime rates — 43 incidents 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
Aldersbrook Primary School
Highlands Primary School
Wanstead High School
Cranbrook Primary School
Godwin Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Pauls Plaice0.6 km
- Chaiiwala0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Aldersbrook Asda on the move0.4 km
- Euro Garages Ltd0.4 km
- Euro Garages Ltd (Greggs)0.4 km
- Money Saver0.6 km
- Wine Plus0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited0.3 km
- Wanstead Cricket Club0.9 km
- Wanstead Golf Club0.9 km
- Linkside Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Wanstead Park Kiosk0.5 km
- Royal Voluntary Service0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manor Park1.3 km
- Wanstead Park1.7 km
- Woodgrange Park1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: E125ED · Data under Open Government Licence