Empress Avenue is in London and in Redbridge district. E12 5ET 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 5ET and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 5ES, E12 5DP, E12 5DL, E12 5DR, E12 5DJ, E12 5DW, E12 5DN, E12 5EJ, E12 5EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 5ET 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 5ET 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 Empress Avenue was 33.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Wanstead Park average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Empress Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Wanstead Park and the 167th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2025-05-01 | £766,145 |
| 7 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2025-02-17 | £889,535 |
| 41 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2024-10-24 | £1,305,609 |
| 29 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2024-03-22 | £1,568,724 |
| 3 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2023-01-27 | £934,200 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,883 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,396 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 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Junior School Cranmer Road , Forest Gate E7 0JW | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Junior School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Infants' School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 1,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,416 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 | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,194 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 | 4,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,195 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,650 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 | 3,686 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 | 3,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,075 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 | 4,434 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 | 1,967 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 3,819 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,980 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 | 1,447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyceum Newham Bignold Hall , Bignold Road E7 0EX | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laurel Leaf School 362 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8BS | - not rated | 1,867 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 | 646 yd | |
| Wanstead Park Kiosk | Wanstead Park, Warren Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited | 34 Aldersbrook Road | 213 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 166 Capel Road, Manor Park | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiiwala | 19 Aldersbrook Road | 425 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Flats (Aldersbrook Road) ALDERSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 266 yd |
| St Gabriel'S C Of E Church Hall PARK ROAD | 592 yd | |
| Wanstead Flats (Capel Road) CAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 885 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 | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.3% |
| 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.