Elmcroft Avenue is in London and in Redbridge district. E11 2BS is located in the Wanstead Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmcroft Avenue, London, E11 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 2DB, E11 2DA, E11 2BP, E11 2BZ, E11 2EG, E11 2BT, E11 2DD, E11 2BU, E11 2BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E11 2BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 48.7% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 53.9% | 51.3% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E11 2BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 27.1% | -3.9% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.3% | 63.3% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.1% | 56.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 34.3% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 9.6% | 4.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 15% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 5.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 7.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 13.4% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.4% | 51.9% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 1.7% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.7% | 74.5% | -5.2% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, 74.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 74.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 74.3% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -8.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 20.9% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 0.4% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 5.7% | 6.5% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmcroft Avenue was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Wanstead Park average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Elmcroft Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Wanstead Park and the 64th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Elmcroft Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2024-04-19 | £815,873 |
| 139 Elmcroft Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £801,075 | 2023-10-12 | £825,958 |
| 115 Elmcroft Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £854,000 | 2023-07-13 | £940,863 |
| 129 Elmcroft Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2021-11-17 | £843,889 |
| 111 Elmcroft Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £818,000 | 2021-08-16 | £915,021 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,534 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,318 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 194 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead Church School Church Path , Wanstead E11 2SS | 4out of 4 | 868 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,366 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,781 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,389 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,552 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,215 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,204 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,454 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lane | 82 Nightingale Lane | 520 yd | |
| India Garden | 12 Nightingale Lane | 635 yd | |
| Ark Fish Restaurant | 142 Hermon Hill | 769 yd | |
| More Italy | 33 High Street | 878 yd | |
| Gezi Park Restaurant | 27 High Street | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eton Manor Rugby Club | Nutter Lane | 429 yd | |
| The Duke | 79 Nightingale Lane | 494 yd | |
| The Cuckfield Public House | 31 High Street | 878 yd | |
| The Bull | 129 High Street | 949 yd | |
| The George Public House | The George, 159 High Street | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ookii Sushi | 132 Hermon Hill | 717 yd | |
| Fireaway | 140 Hermon Hill | 730 yd | |
| Yummy Thai | 136 Hermon Hill | 769 yd | |
| Sakura Hot Food & Buns | 160 Hermon Hill | 769 yd | |
| Pink Garlic and Yummy Thai | 136 Hermon Hill | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 87 High Street | 872 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 65-67 High Street | 878 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 157 High Street | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Youth Centre ELMCROFT AVENUE | 248 yd | |
| The New Wilderness - Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Nutter Lane | grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Nutters Field NUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Drummond Lawn Tennis Club Nutter Lane | tennis courts | 660 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 764 yd | |
| Wanstead Leisure Centre WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 938 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.