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E11 2EJ

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Wanstead Village

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Detailed insights for E11 2EJ

Overview

Postcode E11 2EJ is located in a major urban area, within the Wanstead Village ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Wanstead area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wanstead is £93,949 per year. The nearest station is South Woodford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Roding Valley Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

3/10

Wanstead has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Wanstead has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.4%

Approximately 31.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Wanstead is £93,949 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 22 ft away from E11 2EJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Wanstead near E11 2EJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is South Woodford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E11 2EJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

South Woodford

Central

Walking directions to South Woodford
0.7 mi

4

Snaresbrook

Central

Walking directions to Snaresbrook
0.7 mi

4

Wanstead

Central

Walking directions to Wanstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E11 2EJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRoding Valley ParkLargeWalking directions to Roding Valley Park
0.2 miOnslow GardensSmallWalking directions to Onslow Gardens
0.4 miNightingale GreenSmallWalking directions to Nightingale Green

Area Profile

Population
371
Population density
5,945.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.97(-65%)
Vehicle crime
9.68(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.39(-69%)
Drugs
7.1(+15%)
Public order
4.52(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
151
40.81%
Other White
35
9.46%
Indian
31
8.38%
Chinese
21
5.68%
Pakistani
18
4.86%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
138
47.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.19%
No qualifications
35
12.11%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.3%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
29.2%
Other social rented
40
29.2%
Owns with a mortgage
33
24.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
13.14%
Social rents from council
3
2.19%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Wanstead Village

Median price£537,250
Price per sq ft£659
Sales (last 12 months)166
Typical range (middle 50%)£400K – £890K

Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £537,250 (about £659 per square foot) in Wanstead Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £3,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wanstead Village over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£1,580,000£702
Semi-Detached27£925,000£683
Terraced39£837,500£804
Flats91£405,000£585

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wanstead Village

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wanstead Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£1,275,000£380,000£782,500£697,498
2017£980,000£410,000£950,000£725,000
2018£1,350,000£363,000£808,000£737,500
2019£1,151,000£360,000£753,750£717,500
2020£1,060,000£370,000£917,000£731,840
2021£1,570,000£370,000£940,000£781,500
2022£1,315,000£385,000£942,500£915,000
2023£1,184,662£373,000£1,175,000£873,560
2024£1,370,000£411,000£875,000£830,000
2025£1,500,000£394,750£1,147,000£900,000
2026£1,565,000£420,000£900,000£826,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wanstead Village.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wanstead Village.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£602£535£624£635
2017£500£595£635£635
2018£674£551£599£639
2019£745£536£617£669
2020£555£521£640£686
2021£720£565£672£723
2022£715£595£664£754
2023£682£565£723£759
2024£851£619£751£780
2025£787£575£744£801
2026£517£619£653£788
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wanstead Village.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wanstead Village in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E11 2EJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E11 2EJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Jan 202688, Elmcroft Avenue, London, E11 2DBTerracedFreehold£780,000
28 Mar 2025134, Elmcroft Avenue, London, E11 2DBSemi-DetachedFreehold£710,000
01 May 202562, Ashbourne Avenue, London, E18 1PLTerracedFreehold£745,000
25 Mar 202550, Ashbourne Avenue, London, E18 1PLTerracedFreehold£715,000
20 Mar 202615, Colvin Gardens, London, E11 2DDTerracedFreehold£795,000

Schools

In the E11 2EJ postcode area, located within Wanstead, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E11 2EJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miNot applicableHatton School and Special Needs CentreCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimarySnaresbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E11 2EJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E11 2EJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNightingale Village Store86 Nightingale Lane, London, E11 2EZWalking directions to Nightingale Village Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,589

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 2EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Daniel Huw Morgan-Thomas

Wanstead Village - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Jo Blackman

Wanstead Village - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sue Whitehead

Wanstead Village - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Calvin Bailey

Leyton and Wanstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeyton and WansteadE14001334
WardWanstead VillageE05011255
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)WansteadE02000768
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 018BE01003794
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about E11 2EJ

Is E11 2EJ (Wanstead) safe?

The area around E11 2EJ records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near E11 2EJ?

The median sale price around E11 2EJ in Wanstead is £537,250 (about £659 per square foot) based on 166 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E11 2EJ?

There are 13 schools close to E11 2EJ, including Nightingale Primary School (Good), Hatton School and Special Needs Centre (Outstanding) and Snaresbrook Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E11 2EJ?

The closest station to E11 2EJ is South Woodford in TfL zone 4, about 921 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E11 2EJ?

E11 2EJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,358 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E11 2EJ (Wanstead) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering E11 2EJ is Calvin Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel Huw Morgan-Thomas (Labour Party), Jo Blackman (Labour Party) and Sue Whitehead (Green Party).