Northumberland Avenue is in London and in Redbridge district. E12 5HA 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 Northumberland Avenue, London, E12 5HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 5EB, E12 5EZ, E12 5ED, E12 5HB, E12 5HL, E12 5HD, E12 5EE, E12 5EG, E12 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 5HA 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 | 47.7% | 48.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.3% | -1.0% | 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 E12 5HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 28.7% | 33.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 58.4% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 56.4% | 56.5% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 29.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 5HA this area, 8.5% 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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 13.7% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 60.7% | 55.6% | -5.1% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 7% | 2.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 3.1% | -5.0% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| White | 72.3% | 68.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 82.7% | 78.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 4.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 4.5% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 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 | 82.4% | 78.5% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 17% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 1.7% | -13.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.8% | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northumberland Avenue was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% higher than the Wanstead Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Northumberland Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Wanstead Park and the 370th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Northumberland Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2021-10-22 | £1,063,898 |
| 44 Northumberland Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2016-10-28 | £1,588,235 |
| 43 Northumberland Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2015-02-16 | £1,126,380 |
| 49 Northumberland Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £572,500 | 2012-11-23 | £1,167,770 |
| 44 Northumberland Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2008-02-11 | £1,372,710 |
E12 5HA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
E12 5HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,246 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 3,645 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 | 401 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Junior School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Infants' School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,461 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 | 1,328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tom Hood Community Science College Terling Close , Leytonstone E11 3NT | - not rated | 2,133 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | - not rated | 2,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,552 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 | 3,491 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 | 4,088 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 | 4,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,404 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 | 4,770 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 | 2,162 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | - not rated | 4,048 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBK Independent School 203 Redbridge Lane East , Redbridge IG4 5DF | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent School 59 Cambridge Park , Wanstead E11 2PR | - not rated | 1,692 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 2 341 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UF | - not rated | 1,918 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Park Kiosk | Wanstead Park, Warren Road | 422 yd | |
| The Tea Room | City Of London Cemetery, Aldersbrook Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited | 34 Aldersbrook Road | 483 yd | |
| Linkside Lawn Tennis Club | Overton Drive | 873 yd | |
| Wanstead Cricket Club | Overton Drive | 873 yd | |
| Wanstead Golf Club | Overton Drive | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaiiwala | 19 Aldersbrook Road | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Flats (Aldersbrook Road) ALDERSBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 577 yd |
| St Gabriel'S C Of E Church Hall PARK ROAD | 588 yd | |
| Wanstead Golf Club OVERTON DRIVE | golf | 873 yd |
| Wanstead And Snaresbrook Cricket Club OVERTON DRIVE | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 1,042 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 179.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 268.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.