The Shrubbery is in London and in Redbridge district. E11 2EL 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 The Shrubbery, London, E11 2EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E11 2HQ, E11 2EN, E11 2HH, E11 2AE, E11 2HJ, E11 2XA, E11 2AH, E11 2DN, E11 2EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E11 2EL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 53.3% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.7% | -0.8% | 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 area around E11 2EL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.5% | 61.5% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 23.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.5% | 25.3% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 2.6% | -3.7% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 53.8% | 53.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 39.9% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 5.3% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 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.
In the area around E11 2EL this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 60.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.7% | 8% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.1% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 60.6% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 26.8% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 83.9% | 74.6% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -6.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 73.7% | 61.9% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 11% | 21.7% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 15.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.8% | 61.1% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 16.5% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 10.2% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 8.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 4.6% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 11.1% | 1.5% | 9.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Shrubbery was 381.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 355.2% higher than the South Woodford average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Shrubbery has the 2nd highest crime rate of 39 local areas in South Woodford and the 25th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 The Shrubbery, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-07-15 | £536,328 |
| 27 The Shrubbery, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-10-28 | £498,041 |
| 39 The Shrubbery, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-05-31 | £375,871 |
| 34 The Shrubbery, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-12-02 | £487,672 |
| 15 The Shrubbery, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-10-21 | £479,428 |
E11 2EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 146 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 30 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,651 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 | 3,884 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,198 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Church School Church Path , Wanstead E11 2SS | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Chestnut Drive , Wanstead E11 2TA | - not rated | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Chestnut Drive , Wanstead E11 2TA | - not rated | 747 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 3out of 4 | 946 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 | 752 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Connaught Road , Leytonstone E11 4AB | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,725 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,103 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,250 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 | 2,809 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,351 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,462 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Convent School 59 Cambridge Park , Wanstead E11 2PR | - not rated | 680 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| SBK Independent School 203 Redbridge Lane East , Redbridge IG4 5DF | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Preparatory School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Place | 5 Clock House Parade, High Street | 109 yd | |
| Costa | 2 Clock House Parade, High Street | 109 yd | |
| Wanstead Coffee Shop | 7 Clock House Parade, High Street | 109 yd | |
| Robins | 14 High Street | 176 yd | |
| India Garden | 12 Nightingale Lane | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull | 129 High Street | 225 yd | |
| The George Public House | The George, 159 High Street | 225 yd | |
| The Cuckfield Public House | 31 High Street | 274 yd | |
| Wanstead House Community Assoc | 21 The Green | 443 yd | |
| The Duke | 79 Nightingale Lane | 449 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighthouse Fish Bar | 8 Clock House Parade, High Street | 109 yd | |
| Wingshack Co (also T/A Eggs n Stuff Co) | 123 High Street | 225 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 72 High Street | 272 yd | |
| Cafe Brunch | 40 High Street | 272 yd | |
| Food Nest | 66 High Street | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 87 High Street | 101 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | 157 High Street | 225 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 65-67 High Street | 274 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Drummond Lawn Tennis Club Nutter Lane | tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church Hall CAMBRIDGE PARK | 546 yd | |
| Wanstead Leisure Centre WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 752 yd |
| The New Wilderness - Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Nutter Lane | grass pitches | 864 yd |
| Nutters Field NUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Wanstead Golf Club OVERTON DRIVE | golf | 1,024 yd |
| Wanstead Youth Centre ELMCROFT AVENUE | 1,028 yd | |
| Wanstead And Snaresbrook Cricket Club OVERTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,046 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.