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E11 1BU

Bulwer Road

Leytonstone

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Detailed insights for E11 1BU

Overview

Postcode E11 1BU is located in a major urban area, within the Leytonstone ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Leytonstone North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Leytonstone North is £75,538 per year. The nearest station is Leytonstone located about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Linear Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Leytonstone North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,233 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Leytonstone North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 70.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.1%

Approximately 17.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Leytonstone North is £75,538 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E11 1BU.

Flood risk

No risk

Leytonstone North near E11 1BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Leytonstone located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E11 1BU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3,4

Leytonstone

Central

Walking directions to Leytonstone
0.4 mi

3

Leytonstone High Road

Overground

Walking directions to Leytonstone High Road
0.5 mi

3

Leyton Midland Road

Overground

Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E11 1BU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLinear ParkMediumWalking directions to Linear Park
0.5 miAbbotts ParkSmallWalking directions to Abbotts Park

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
17,741.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
50.73(+89%)
Violence and sexual offences
22(-29%)
Other theft
12.84(+12%)
Vehicle crime
10.39(+11%)
Drugs
7.33(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
78
28.68%
Other White
71
26.1%
African
24
8.82%
Caribbean
15
5.51%
Pakistani
13
4.78%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
45.34%
No qualifications
37
15.68%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
7.2%
Total 16+ residents: 236

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
52.71%
Owns with a mortgage
22
17.05%
Owns outright
12
9.3%
Other social rented
12
9.3%
Social rents from council
10
7.75%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Leytonstone

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Leytonstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £149,000 up to £1,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Leytonstone in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Leytonstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached1£905,000£6,856
Flats48£372,750£6,766
Semi-Detached3£982,777£5,888
Terraced41£837,500£7,239

10 year median price trend in Leytonstone

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Leytonstone.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E11 1BU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E11 1BU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 2026Flat 2, 62, Bulwer Road, London, E11 1BXFlatsLeasehold£482,000
11 Mar 202558A, Bulwer Road, London, E11 1BXFlatsLeasehold£360,000
19 Aug 2025Flat 13, Drayton House, Drayton Road, London, E11 4ASFlatsLeasehold£390,000
24 Feb 2026Flat 10, Fairlop Court, Fairlop Road, London, E11 1BGFlatsLeasehold£330,000
27 Aug 2025Flat 6, Seton Court, 57, Fairlop Road, London, E11 1BQFlatsLeasehold£411,000

Schools

In the E11 1BU postcode area, located within Leytonstone North, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E11 1BU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryConnaught School for GirlsAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGeorge Tomlinson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryNorlington School and 6th FormAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E11 1BU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E11 1BU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGarlands ExpressConnaught Road, Waltham Forest, E11 4APWalking directions to Garlands Express
0.2 miLeytonstone Market33 Church Lane, London, E11 1HGWalking directions to Leytonstone Market
0.2 miSala31 Church Lane, London, E11 1HGWalking directions to Sala
0.2 mi7 Star TradersChurch Lane, Waltham Forest, E11 1HGWalking directions to 7 Star Traders
0.3 miSainsbury's Local14-15 Church Lane, London, E11 1HGWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district (2025-26).

Band A£1,518
Band B£1,772
Band C£2,025
Band D£2,278
Band E£2,784
Band F£3,290
Band G£3,796
Band H£4,555

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E11 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clyde Loakes

Leytonstone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Denise Alder

Leytonstone - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

RoseMary Warrington

Leytonstone - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Calvin Bailey

Leyton and Wanstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictWaltham ForestE09000031
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeyton and WansteadE14001334
WardLeytonstoneE05013897
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Leytonstone NorthE02000915
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 021DE01004439
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E11 1BU

Is E11 1BU (Leytonstone North) safe?

The area around E11 1BU records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England — it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E11 1BU?

The median sale price around E11 1BU in Leytonstone North is £520,000 (about £7,021 per square metre) based on 93 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E11 1BU?

There are 20 schools close to E11 1BU, including Connaught School for Girls (Good), George Tomlinson Primary School (Good) and Norlington School and 6th Form (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E11 1BU?

The closest station to E11 1BU is Leytonstone in TfL zone 3,4, about 416 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E11 1BU?

E11 1BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,233 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.