St Margarets Road is in London and in Redbridge district. E12 5DP is located in the Wanstead Park 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 St Margarets Road, London, E12 5DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 5DR, E12 5ET, E12 5EJ, E12 5ES, E12 5DW, E12 5EH, E12 5EG, E12 5DN, E12 5EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 5DP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 56.4% | 49.6% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 43.6% | 50.4% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.9% | 41.5% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 48.1% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 54.2% | 52.4% | -1.8% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.7% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 7.9% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 E12 5DP this area, 7.2% 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 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.5% | 7.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 12.3% | 4.3% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 10.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 58.5% | 56.3% | -2.2% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.3% 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 | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 14% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 62.2% | 55.3% | -6.9% | 81.4% | -26.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 78.1% | 74.9% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.8% | 74.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15.5% | 14.9% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 2% | -15.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 21.2% | 6.5% | 14.7% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Margarets Road was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Wanstead Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Margarets Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Wanstead Park and the 130th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 St Margarets Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,125,000 | 2024-02-23 | £1,217,368 |
| 2 St Margarets Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-08-22 | £609,030 |
| 8 St Margarets Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £730,000 | 2020-02-27 | £892,319 |
| 46 St Margarets Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £764,000 | 2018-07-27 | £927,263 |
| 14 St Margarets Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £907,000 | 2018-02-09 | £1,108,436 |
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 52 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 2,004 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 | 2,019 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 3,332 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersbrook Primary School Harpenden Road , Wanstead E12 5HL | 4out of 4 | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Junior School Cranmer Road , Forest Gate E7 0JW | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgrange Infant School Sebert Road , E7 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Primary School 495 High Street North , E12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 1,714 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 | 1,605 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Connaught School for Girls Dyers Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 4AE | 3out of 4 | 2,515 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,061 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,936 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,871 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 3,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,910 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 2,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 2,370 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tea Room | City Of London Cemetery, Aldersbrook Road | 702 yd | |
| Wanstead Park Kiosk | Wanstead Park, Warren Road | 779 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited | 34 Aldersbrook Road | 195 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 166 Capel Road, Manor Park | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiiwala | 19 Aldersbrook Road | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Flats (Aldersbrook Road) ALDERSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| St Gabriel'S C Of E Church Hall PARK ROAD | 539 yd | |
| Wanstead Flats (Capel Road) CAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 934 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 | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.6% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 224 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.