Postcode E18 2BW is located in a major urban area, within the Wanstead Village area of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Snaresbrook area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Snaresbrook is £84,743 per year. The median sale price in Wanstead Village is £510,000 (around £665 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £390,000 and £837,500. The nearest station is Snaresbrook, about 0.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Johnian's.
Snaresbrook has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,018 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 12% least deprived areas in England.
Snaresbrook has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Snaresbrook is £84,743 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from E18 2BW.
Snaresbrook near E18 2BW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Snaresbrook located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Snaresbrook | Central | Walking directions to Snaresbrook |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | South Woodford | Central | Walking directions to South Woodford |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Wanstead | Central | Walking directions to Wanstead |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Johnian's | Small | Walking directions to Johnian's |
Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 (about £665 per square foot) in Wanstead Village area, with individual transactions ranging from £99,000 up to £2,500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £1,550,000 | £705 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £900,000 | £703 |
| Terraced | 36 | £823,750 | £804 |
| Flats | 99 | £405,000 | £595 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £400,000 | £1,147,000 | £900,000 |
| 2026 | £1,550,000 | £415,000 | £900,000 | £825,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £793 | £579 | £744 | £801 |
| 2026 | £565 | £604 | £694 | £803 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E18 2BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | 16, Hermitage Close, London, E18 2BW | Detached | Freehold | £1,550,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | 17, Hermitage Close, London, E18 2BW | Detached | Freehold | £1,580,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 15, Hermitage Close, London, E18 2BW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £1,400,000 | |
| 17 Nov 2025 | 8, Hermitage Close, London, E18 2BW | Detached | Freehold | £1,475,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 34, Althorne Gardens, London, E18 2DA | Flats | Leasehold | £400,500 |
In the E18 2BW postcode area, located within Snaresbrook, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Snaresbrook Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Oct 2014. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Forest School | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Wanstead Church School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 May 2024. |
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E18 2BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vimal Conveience Store | 2 Wellesley Road, London, E11 2HF | Walking directions to Vimal Conveience Store |
| 0.5 mi | 7 to Eleven Offy | 29 High Street, London, E11 2AA | Walking directions to 7 to Eleven Offy |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E18 2BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel Huw Morgan-Thomas
Wanstead Village - Elected 7 May 2026
Jo Blackman
Wanstead Village - Elected 7 May 2026
Sue Whitehead
Wanstead Village - Elected 7 May 2026
Calvin Bailey
Leyton and Wanstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E18 2BW records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.
The median sale price around E18 2BW in Wanstead Village is £510,000 (about £665 per square foot) based on 173 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to E18 2BW, including Snaresbrook Primary School (Good), Forest School and Wanstead Church School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to E18 2BW is Snaresbrook in TfL zone 4, about 475 m away, serving the Central line.
E18 2BW scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,018 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 2BW 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).