Postcode E18 1BL is located in a major urban area, within the South Woodford ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the South Woodford High Road area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Woodford High Road is £86,718 per year. The nearest station is South Woodford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Elmhurst Gardens.
South Woodford High Road has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.
South Woodford High Road has a high crime rate, with approximately 99.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Woodford High Road is £86,718 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from E18 1BL.
South Woodford High Road near E18 1BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Woodford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | South Woodford | Central | Walking directions to South Woodford |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Woodford | Central | Walking directions to Woodford |
| 1 mi | 4 | Snaresbrook | Central | Walking directions to Snaresbrook |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Elmhurst Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Elmhurst Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
| 0.4 mi | Oakdale Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Oakdale Play Area |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £649,018 (about £643 per square foot) in South Woodford area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £3,300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £1,011,000 | £708 |
| Detached | 6 | £819,220 | £674 |
| Terraced | 43 | £732,000 | £681 |
| Flats | 51 | £430,000 | £600 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,000,000 | £400,000 | £773,500 | £621,000 |
| 2017 | £1,020,000 | £395,000 | £800,000 | £670,000 |
| 2018 | £1,420,000 | £353,500 | £727,000 | £710,000 |
| 2019 | £724,250 | £341,500 | £840,000 | £665,000 |
| 2020 | £1,165,000 | £370,000 | £742,500 | £722,500 |
| 2021 | £1,132,500 | £380,000 | £900,000 | £720,000 |
| 2022 | £1,350,000 | £370,000 | £980,000 | £816,375 |
| 2023 | £1,172,500 | £380,000 | £980,000 | £740,000 |
| 2024 | £1,655,000 | £395,000 | £970,500 | £765,000 |
| 2025 | £870,000 | £407,500 | £922,500 | £741,000 |
| 2026 | £3,300,000 | £425,000 | £1,011,000 | £798,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £457 | £569 | £524 | £593 |
| 2017 | £418 | £555 | £518 | £535 |
| 2018 | £534 | £559 | £536 | £570 |
| 2019 | £553 | £534 | £548 | £538 |
| 2020 | £620 | £580 | £542 | £581 |
| 2021 | £724 | £600 | £617 | £613 |
| 2022 | £560 | £565 | £656 | £660 |
| 2023 | £826 | £551 | £651 | £625 |
| 2024 | £651 | £588 | £664 | £653 |
| 2025 | £635 | £593 | £708 | £683 |
| 2026 | £713 | £562 | £587 | £662 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E18 1BL.
In the E18 1BL postcode area, located within South Woodford High Road, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E18 1BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | M&S Simply Food | 174 George Lane, London, E18 1AY | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
| 0.1 mi | International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane, London, E18 1AY | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane, London, E18 1AY | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.1 mi | Waitrose | 92-96 High Road, London, E18 2NA | Walking directions to Waitrose |
| 0.1 mi | SDA Stores | George Lane, Redbridge, E18 1AU | Walking directions to SDA Stores |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E18 1BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Beverley Lisa Brewer
South Woodford - Elected 7 May 2026
Kallan Greybe
South Woodford - Elected 7 May 2026
Monika Patel
South Woodford - Elected 7 May 2026
Calvin Bailey
Leyton and Wanstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E18 1BL records about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around E18 1BL in South Woodford High Road is £649,018 (about £643 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to E18 1BL, including Snaresbrook Prep School, Churchfields Junior School (Outstanding) and Churchfields Infants' School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E18 1BL is South Woodford in TfL zone 4, about 373 m away, serving the Central line.
E18 1BL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering E18 1BL is Calvin Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Beverley Lisa Brewer (Labour Party), Kallan Greybe (Green Party) and Monika Patel (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.