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E11 1JX

Forest Drive East

Forest

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Overview

Postcode E11 1JX is located in a major urban area, within the Forest ward of Waltham Forest in the London region, and forms part of the Whipps Cross area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 83.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whipps Cross is £75,791 per year. The nearest station is Leytonstone, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Abbotts Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
11.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Whipps Cross has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,049 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Whipps Cross has a high crime rate, with approximately 83.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.5%

Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Whipps Cross is £75,791 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Whipps Cross near E11 1JX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Leytonstone located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E11 1JX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3,4

Leytonstone

Central

Walking directions to Leytonstone
0.5 mi

3

Leyton Midland Road

Overground

Walking directions to Leyton Midland Road
0.7 mi

3

Leytonstone High Road

Overground

Walking directions to Leytonstone High Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E11 1JX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miAbbotts ParkSmallWalking directions to Abbotts Park

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
8,513.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.86(-14%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.5(-42%)
Other theft
12.91(+13%)
Vehicle crime
11.36(+21%)
Public order
7.23(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
141
41.96%
Other White
58
17.26%
Pakistani
33
9.82%
Indian
20
5.95%
Other Asian
12
3.57%
Total population: 336

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
53.24%
Level 3 (A level)
48
17.27%
No qualifications
27
9.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
24
8.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.83%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
36.64%
Owns outright
36
27.48%
Owns with a mortgage
32
24.43%
Other social rented
15
11.45%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Forest

Median price£632,500
Price per sq ft£608
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£359K – £834K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £632,500 (about £608 per square foot) in Forest area, with individual transactions ranging from £148,000 up to £1,130,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forest over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£1,007,000£663
Semi-Detached8£862,000£633
Terraced46£792,500£611
Flats39£358,500£574

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forest

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£344,000£604,250£545,000
2017£345,500£655,000£597,500
2018£319,500£650,000£592,500
2019£322,500£663,000£560,000
2020£391,000£670,000£670,000
2021£380,500£743,375£647,500
2022£375,000£700,000£670,000
2023£380,000£689,250£685,000
2024£345,000£787,525£742,500
2025£380,000£842,000£732,000
2026£345,000£740,000£765,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forest.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£548£439£496
2017£568£435£535
2018£567£492£492
2019£523£488£513
2020£579£523£553
2021£593£596£566
2022£585£573£584
2023£620£672£604
2024£536£671£625
2025£569£609£595
2026£538£687£605
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forest.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E11 1JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 202617, Forest Drive East, London, E11 1JXTerracedFreehold£925,000
23 Jan 202685, Forest Drive East, London, E11 1JXDetachedFreehold£1,007,000
08 Aug 202563, Forest Drive East, London, E11 1JXTerracedFreehold£1,044,000
29 Sept 202574, Forest Drive East, London, E11 1JYTerracedFreehold£865,000
09 Feb 2026Flat 6, 109, Forest Road, London, E11 1FDFlatsLeasehold£362,500

Schools

In the E11 1JX postcode area, located within Whipps Cross, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E11 1JX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGwyn Jones Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryBarclay Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryLeytonstone SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E11 1JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E11 1JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGlade Food & Wine Ltd122 James Lane, London, E10 6HLWalking directions to Glade Food & Wine Ltd
0.1 miSnS Local48 James Lane, Leyton, London, E10 6HZWalking directions to SnS Local
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodWhipps Cross Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1NRWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.3 miChisholm Express87 Colworth Road, London, E11 1JAWalking directions to Chisholm Express
0.5 mi7 Star TradersChurch Lane, Waltham Forest, E11 1HGWalking directions to 7 Star Traders

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Waltham Forest district.

Band A£1,591
Band B£1,857
Band C£2,122
Band D£2,387
Band E£2,917
Band F£3,448
Band G£3,978
Band H£4,774

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 1JX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Paul Perkins

Forest - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Simone McNichols-Thomas

Forest - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Yuksel Gonul

Forest - 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
WardForestE05013887
ParishWaltham Forest, unparished areaE43000221
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whipps CrossE02000913
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Waltham Forest 019CE01004366
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E11 1JX

Is E11 1JX (Whipps Cross) safe?

The area around E11 1JX records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near E11 1JX?

The median sale price around E11 1JX in Whipps Cross is £632,500 (about £608 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E11 1JX?

There are 20 schools close to E11 1JX, including Gwyn Jones Primary School (Good), Barclay Primary School (Outstanding) and Leytonstone School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E11 1JX?

The closest station to E11 1JX is Leytonstone in TfL zone 3,4, about 736 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E11 1JX?

E11 1JX scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,049 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E11 1JX (Whipps Cross) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering E11 1JX is Calvin Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Paul Perkins (Green Party), Simone McNichols-Thomas (Green Party) and Yuksel Gonul (Green Party).