Postcode insights

E18 2EN

Meadow Walk

South Woodford

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Detailed insights for E18 2EN

Overview

Postcode E18 2EN is located in a major urban area, within the South Woodford ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Snaresbrook area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Nightingale Green.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

Snaresbrook has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Snaresbrook has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from E18 2EN.

Flood risk

No risk

Snaresbrook near E18 2EN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E18 2EN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Snaresbrook

Central

Walking directions to Snaresbrook
0.4 mi

4

South Woodford

Central

Walking directions to South Woodford
0.8 mi

4

Wanstead

Central

Walking directions to Wanstead

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E18 2EN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miNightingale GreenSmallWalking directions to Nightingale Green

Area Profile

Population
367
Population density
5,628.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.51(-50%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.48(-46%)
Vehicle crime
7.24(-23%)
Burglary
3.62(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.1(-46%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
162
44.38%
Other White
45
12.33%
Indian
28
7.67%
Pakistani
25
6.85%
Other
15
4.11%
Total population: 365

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
148
51.39%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.24%
No qualifications
27
9.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.64%
Total 16+ residents: 288

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
61
36.09%
Owns outright
52
30.77%
Owns with a mortgage
42
24.85%
Social rents from council
6
3.55%
Other social rented
4
2.37%
Total households: 169

Property prices in South Woodford

Median price£649,018
Price per sq ft£643
Sales (last 12 months)120
Typical range (middle 50%)£436K – £894K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in South Woodford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached20£1,011,000£708
Detached6£819,220£674
Terraced43£732,000£681
Flats51£430,000£600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in South Woodford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Woodford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in South Woodford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Woodford.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in South Woodford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for South Woodford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E18 2EN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E18 2EN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 20253, Meadow Walk, London, E18 2ENSemi-DetachedFreehold£962,500
18 Dec 2025Flat 4, 23, Woodford Road, London, E18 2ELFlatsLeasehold£392,500
07 Apr 2026Flat 54, Hermitage Court, Woodford Road, London, E18 2EPFlatsLeasehold£425,000
29 Aug 202528, Beechwood Park, London, E18 2EQFlatsLeasehold£540,000
15 Aug 202560, Beechwood Park, London, E18 2EQFlatsLeasehold£500,000

Schools

In the E18 2EN postcode area, located within Snaresbrook, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E18 2EN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimarySnaresbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableSnaresbrook Prep SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryNightingale Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E18 2EN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E18 2EN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miVimal Conveience Store2 Wellesley Road, London, E11 2HFWalking directions to Vimal Conveience Store
0.4 miNightingale Village Store86 Nightingale Lane, London, E11 2EZWalking directions to Nightingale Village Store
0.4 miWoodford NewsStation Passage, Redbridge, E18 1JJWalking directions to Woodford News
0.4 miCo-op Food55-57 George Lane, London, E18 1JJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miVillage Convenience StoreGeorge Lane, Redbridge, E18 1JJWalking directions to Village Convenience 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 2EN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Beverley Lisa Brewer

South Woodford - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kallan Greybe

South Woodford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Monika Patel

South Woodford - 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
WardSouth WoodfordE05011252
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SnaresbrookE02000764
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 014AE01003774
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E18 2EN

Is E18 2EN (Snaresbrook) safe?

The area around E18 2EN records about 41 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 2EN?

The median sale price around E18 2EN in Snaresbrook is £649,018 (about £643 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E18 2EN?

There are 12 schools close to E18 2EN, including Snaresbrook Primary School (Good), Snaresbrook Prep School and Nightingale Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E18 2EN?

The closest station to E18 2EN is Snaresbrook in TfL zone 4, about 584 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E18 2EN?

E18 2EN scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,937 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.