E18 1DS is a safe, established residential area on Gordon Road, 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 1DS is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £396k.
Census 2021 statistics for E18 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00018907 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GORDON ROAD, E18 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORDON ROAD, E18 1DS.
285
39
£ 62,700 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E18 1DS 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.
Area Character
With 43% social renting, E18 1DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E18 1DS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 362,750
4 sales · Mean £ 372,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E18 1DS has low crime rates — 25 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
Churchfields Junior School
Churchfields Infants' School
Woodbridge High School
Oakdale Infants' School
Oakdale Junior School
Woodford County High School
Ray Lodge Primary School
Snaresbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Nasi Isda0.6 km
- BGR Woodford0.7 km
- Bread & Oregano0.7 km
- Cookies and Cream0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 38 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Wlliam Webb Supermarket0.7 km
- Woody Food & Wine0.6 km
- Woodford Express0.7 km
- Odeon Cinema0.7 km
- Daniel's Pharmacy0.6 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen0.6 km
- Slug and Lettuce Public House0.6 km
- South Woodford Bowling Club0.1 km
- The Railway Bell Public House0.7 km
- The Cricketers Public House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.7 km
- International Supermarket0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Chickaros Chicken & Grill0.9 km
- Chicken Cottage0.7 km
- Gail's Bakery0.5 km
- Jamuna Indian0.7 km
- Oriental Chef0.7 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park2.4 km
- Wood Street2.5 km
- Walthamstow Central3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: E181DS · Data under Open Government Licence