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E18 2DA

Althorne Gardens

Wanstead Village

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Detailed insights for E18 2DA

Overview

Postcode E18 2DA is located in a major urban area, within the Wanstead Village ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Snaresbrook area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Snaresbrook is £84,743 per year. The nearest station is Snaresbrook, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Johnian's.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
41.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Snaresbrook has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Snaresbrook has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.7%

Approximately 41.7% 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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Snaresbrook is £84,743 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 319 ft away from E18 2DA.

Flood risk

No risk

Snaresbrook near E18 2DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for E18 2DA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
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

Wood Street

Overground

Walking directions to Wood Street

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E18 2DA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJohnian'sSmallWalking directions to Johnian's

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
15,357.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.87(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.1(-55%)
Vehicle crime
6.92(-26%)
Burglary
5.19(-5%)
Drugs
3.46(-44%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
103
39.62%
Other White
58
22.31%
Caribbean
16
6.15%
African
14
5.38%
Bangladeshi
9
3.46%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
48.28%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.79%
No qualifications
27
13.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
39.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
23.33%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.67%
Owns outright
13
10.83%
Other social rented
3
2.5%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Wanstead Village

Median price£521,545
Price per sq ft£658
Sales (last 12 months)154
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £888K

Based on 154 recent sales, the median property price is £521,545 (about £658 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
Detached7£1,700,000£735
Semi-Detached21£1,000,000£702
Terraced36£877,500£805
Flats90£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£393,000£1,100,000£900,000
2026£425,000£900,000£830,000
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£576£746£803
2026£607£669£805
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E18 2DA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E18 2DA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 202534, Althorne Gardens, London, E18 2DAFlatsLeasehold£400,500
10 Feb 20252, Althorne Gardens, London, E18 2DAFlatsLeasehold£341,500
15 Dec 202542, Hermitage Walk, London, E18 2SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£880,000
09 Mar 202615, Hermitage Close, London, E18 2BWSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,400,000
17 Nov 20258, Hermitage Close, London, E18 2BWDetachedFreehold£1,475,000

Schools

In the E18 2DA postcode area, located within Snaresbrook, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E18 2DA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySnaresbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableForest SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryWanstead Church SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E18 2DA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E18 2DA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miVimal Conveience Store2 Wellesley Road, London, E11 2HFWalking directions to Vimal Conveience Store

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,460
Band B£1,703
Band C£1,946
Band D£2,190
Band E£2,676
Band F£3,163
Band G£3,649
Band H£4,379

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 E18 2DA, 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)SnaresbrookE02000764
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 014CE01003776
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E18 2DA

Is E18 2DA (Snaresbrook) safe?

The area around E18 2DA records about 40 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near E18 2DA?

The median sale price around E18 2DA in Snaresbrook is £521,545 (about £658 per square foot) based on 154 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E18 2DA?

There are 12 schools close to E18 2DA, including Snaresbrook Primary School (Good), Forest School and Wanstead Church School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E18 2DA?

The closest station to E18 2DA is Snaresbrook in TfL zone 4, about 555 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E18 2DA?

E18 2DA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,451 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E18 2DA (Snaresbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering E18 2DA 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).

Data Sources

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.