Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

FOSTERS CLOSE, E18 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOSTERS CLOSE, E18 1DQ.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E18 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, E18 1DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.

home £285,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E18 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Fosters Close, 0.5km from Cowslip Road in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Ilford North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E18 1DQ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 35.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E18 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00018907 (shared with 8 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 1DQ. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British67.8%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed17.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 285,000

9 sales · Mean £ 295,055

Semi-Detached

£ 235,000

1 sales · Mean £ 235,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E18 1DQ has low crime rates — 26 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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Anti-social behaviour46
Vehicle crime36
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson14

school Local Schools

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Churchfields Junior School

Outstanding482 pupils0.4 km
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Churchfields Infants' School

Outstanding448 pupils0.4 km
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Woodbridge High School

Good1879 pupils0.4 km
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Oakdale Infants' School

Good337 pupils0.5 km
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Oakdale Junior School

Good326 pupils0.5 km
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Hatton School and Special Needs Centre

Outstanding190 pupils1.3 km
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Nightingale Primary School

Outstanding682 pupils1.3 km
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Ray Lodge Primary School

Outstanding672 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Heron's Nest0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.7 km
  • Chunky Chicken & Pizza0.5 km
  • Dada Coffee House0.9 km
  • One Planet0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Odeon Cinema0.8 km
  • Ram News0.6 km
  • Toms Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Argos Limited0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

43 nearby
  • Mooboo South Woodford0.6 km
  • Parlay E180.8 km
  • Cafe Royale0.6 km
  • Cake and Custard Factory (South Woodford)0.7 km
  • Flock0.6 km
  • + 38 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.7 km
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • International Supermarket0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The George Public House0.8 km
  • Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen0.6 km
  • Slug and Lettuce Public House0.6 km
  • South Woodford Bowling Club0.1 km
  • The Railway Bell Public House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park2.6 km
  • Wood Street2.6 km
  • Walthamstow Central3.9 km