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E18 2SR

Hermitage Walk

Wanstead Village

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Detailed insights for E18 2SR

Overview

Postcode E18 2SR 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 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 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 Johnian's.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Snaresbrook has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 16% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Snaresbrook has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% 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.

Income level

8/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E18 2SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Snaresbrook near E18 2SR 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 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E18 2SR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 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 2SR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miJohnian'sSmallWalking directions to Johnian's

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
4,187.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
17.49(-35%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.44(-73%)
Vehicle crime
7.24(-23%)
Other theft
6.03(-47%)
Burglary
1.81(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
89
29.67%
Other White
49
16.33%
Pakistani
40
13.33%
Indian
36
12%
Other
25
8.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
53.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
13.88%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.06%
No qualifications
20
8.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.16%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
37.86%
Owns outright
35
33.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
15.53%
Social rents from council
8
7.77%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.88%
Total households: 103

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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E18 2SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E18 2SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
15 Dec 202542, Hermitage Walk, London, E18 2SRSemi-DetachedFreehold£880,000
21 Jan 20263, Hermitage Walk, London, E18 2BPFlatsLeasehold£461,000
24 Jul 202534, Althorne Gardens, London, E18 2DAFlatsLeasehold£400,500
10 Feb 20252, Althorne Gardens, London, E18 2DAFlatsLeasehold£341,500
10 Oct 202514, Rayne Court, London, E18 2BSFlatsLeasehold£307,500

Schools

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

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

Good

0.3 miNot applicableForest SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSnaresbrook Prep SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E18 2SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 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 2SR, 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 014BE01003775
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E18 2SR

Is E18 2SR (Snaresbrook) safe?

The area around E18 2SR 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near E18 2SR?

The median sale price around E18 2SR 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 2SR?

There are 11 schools close to E18 2SR, including Snaresbrook Primary School (Good), Forest School and Snaresbrook Prep School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E18 2SR?

The closest station to E18 2SR is Snaresbrook in TfL zone 4, about 635 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around E18 2SR?

E18 2SR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,588 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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