E12 5HQ is a safe, established residential area on Park Road, 0.3km from Aldersbrook in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Wanstead Park ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in E12, E12 5HQ offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £901k, up 291.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E12 5HQ are sourced from Output Area E00019051 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK ROAD, E12 5HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, E12 5HQ.
363
40
£ 69,700 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E12 5HQ 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
E12 5HQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £901k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £901k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 291.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5HQ. The average age is 39.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 1,332,500
2 sales · Mean £ 1,332,500
Flat
£ 354,500
2 sales · Mean £ 354,500
Terraced
£ 815,000
6 sales · Mean £ 838,583
Detached
£ 730,000
1 sales · Mean £ 730,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E12 5HQ has low crime rates — 33 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
Wanstead High School
Godwin Junior School
Buxton School
Davies Lane Primary School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
Woodgrange Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chaiiwala0.2 km
- Pauls Plaice0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Wanstead Cricket Club0.8 km
- Wanstead Golf Club0.8 km
- Linkside Lawn Tennis Club0.8 km
- Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Wanstead Park Kiosk0.8 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Euro Garages Ltd0.2 km
- Euro Garages Ltd (Greggs)0.2 km
- Money Saver0.9 km
- Wine Plus0.9 km
- Aldersbrook Asda on the move0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wanstead Park1.5 km
- Manor Park1.6 km
- Forest Gate1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: E125HQ · Data under Open Government Licence