Empress Avenue is in London and in Redbridge district. E12 5ES 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 Empress Avenue, London, E12 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 5ET, E12 5DJ, E12 5DP, E12 5DL, E12 5DR, E12 5EL, E12 5DW, E12 5EN, E12 5DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 5ES has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 50.1% | 48% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 49.9% | 52% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 E12 5ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 37.2% | 31.5% | -5.7% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 54.2% | 7.8% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.1% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.5% | 56.9% | 4.4% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 28.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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 5ES this area, 8.1% 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 64.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.8% | 8.1% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.2% | 4% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.1% | 64.3% | 21.2% | 33.8% | 30.5% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0.4% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.7% 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 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 10% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 78.6% | 66.7% | -11.9% | 81.4% | -14.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 76.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.4% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 8.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 76.6% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 17.4% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 2.8% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.3% | 76.7% | 8.6% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Empress Avenue was 123.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.3% higher than the Wanstead Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Empress Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Wanstead Park and the 169th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 156.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2025-03-28 | £1,343,666 |
| 10 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2017-03-14 | £1,424,244 |
| 18 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2016-03-31 | £1,220,930 |
| 8 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2014-10-13 | £1,341,949 |
| 2 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2013-02-28 | £1,602,063 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Education | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,778 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,421 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 | - not rated | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Junior School Cranmer Road , Forest Gate E7 0JW | 3out of 4 | 1,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Junior School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Infants' School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 1,393 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,394 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 | 1,781 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,984 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,751 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,090 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 4,447 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 | 1,998 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,846 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,872 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 1,414 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyceum Newham Bignold Hall , Bignold Road E7 0EX | - not rated | 1,642 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Leaf School 362 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8BS | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | 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 | 601 yd | |
| Wanstead Park Kiosk | Wanstead Park, Warren Road | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited | 34 Aldersbrook Road | 254 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 166 Capel Road, Manor Park | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiiwala | 19 Aldersbrook Road | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Flats (Aldersbrook Road) ALDERSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| St Gabriel'S C Of E Church Hall PARK ROAD | 636 yd | |
| Wanstead Flats (Capel Road) CAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 891 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.