Elmhurst Drive is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 1BT is located in the South Woodford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elmhurst Drive, London, E18 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 1BP, E18 1BW, E18 1BN, E18 2FS, E18 2FR, E18 2FQ, E18 2FL, E18 2FJ, E18 2FN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E18 1BT has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 52.2% | 47.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 52.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 E18 1BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 33.5% | 29.2% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 52.7% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 10% | 5.4% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 50.3% | 57.8% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 28.4% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 14.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 9.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.1% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.3% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 48.2% | 9.5% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.8% 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 | 0.3% | 7.4% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 14.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 11.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 6.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 65.2% | 57.8% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -23.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
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 | 77% | 74.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.2% | 10.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.8% | 75.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20.1% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 1.2% | -17.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.4% | 1.7% | 8.7% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 16.7% | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmhurst Drive was 37.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.9% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elmhurst Drive has the 29th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 195th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Elmhurst Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2026-02-04 | £600,000 |
| 48 Elmhurst Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2022-07-01 | £822,477 |
| 46 Elmhurst Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £717,500 | 2021-01-22 | £849,671 |
| 26 Elmhurst Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2020-10-30 | £765,757 |
| 16 Elmhurst Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2019-08-16 | £772,936 |
E18 1BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 4,776 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | - not rated | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 4out of 4 | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,492 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,239 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,926 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,806 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School 12 Churchfields , E18 2QZ | - not rated | 358 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Winston House Preparatory School 140 High Road , South Woodford E18 2QS | - not rated | 369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 561 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finnish Primary School London 8 Northview Drive , IG8 8QJ | - not rated | 1,406 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Bistro | Unit 10, The Galleria, George Lane | 181 yd | |
| Decanteur | 17 Electric Parade, George Lane | 224 yd | |
| Ninos Cucina Italiana | 18 Electric Parade, George Lane | 224 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 25 Electric Parade, George Lane | 224 yd | |
| Noir | 190-192 George Lane | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 263 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 263 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 387 yd | |
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 471 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's Bakery | 20-21 Electric Parade, George Lane | 174 yd | |
| One Planet | Unit 1, The Galleria, 180-182 George Lane | 241 yd | |
| Heron's Nest | Unit 7, The Galleria, 180-182 George Lane | 241 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 92-96 High Road | 269 yd | |
| Bhangra Beat Online | Rear Of, 156 George Lane | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 263 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 263 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 269 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 522 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 679 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 336 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 403 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 686 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 834 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 884 yd | |
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,008 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.