Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

E18 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E18 1BQ.

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Population

335

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 69,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E18 1BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British57.8%
Asian / British Asian33.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.4%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Shoplifting185
Violence and sexual offences97
Anti-social behaviour88
Vehicle crime52
Other theft50

school Local Schools

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Churchfields Infants' School

Outstanding448 pupils0.3 km
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Churchfields Junior School

Outstanding482 pupils0.3 km
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Oakdale Infants' School

Good337 pupils0.4 km
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Oakdale Junior School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Woodbridge High School

Good1879 pupils0.8 km
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Snaresbrook Primary School

Good460 pupils1.1 km
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Nightingale Primary School

Outstanding682 pupils1.2 km
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Hatton School and Special Needs Centre

Outstanding190 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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