E18 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.3km from Cowslip Road in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in E18, E18 1BQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% 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 — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for E18 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00018492 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E18 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E18 1BQ.
335
42
£ 69,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E18 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 42, E18 1BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E18 1BQ. The average age is 42.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E18 1BQ is moderate at 72 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Churchfields Infants' School
Churchfields Junior School
Oakdale Infants' School
Oakdale Junior School
Woodbridge High School
Snaresbrook Primary School
Nightingale Primary School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Nasi Isda0.3 km
- Ark Fish Restaurant0.8 km
- BGR Woodford0.4 km
- Bread & Oregano0.4 km
- Cookies and Cream0.2 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Wlliam Webb Supermarket0.7 km
- Woody Food & Wine0.5 km
- Woodford Express0.4 km
- Clarks Garage1.0 km
- Ram News0.4 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen0.2 km
- Slug and Lettuce Public House0.2 km
- South Woodford Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Railway Bell Public House0.4 km
- The Cricketers Public House1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- International Supermarket0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- Chickaros Chicken & Grill0.7 km
- Chicken Cottage0.4 km
- Gail's Bakery0.2 km
- Jamuna Indian0.7 km
- Ookii Sushi0.8 km
- + 20 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wood Street2.2 km
- Highams Park2.4 km
- Walthamstow Central3.5 km
Bus Stops
- South Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
- South Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
- South Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E181BQ · Data under Open Government Licence