Eastwood Road is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 1BU 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eastwood Road, London, E18 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 1BF, E18 1DE, E18 1DF, E18 1BN, E18 1RT, E18 1DD, E18 1BL, E18 1RZ, E18 1BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E18 1BU 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 1BU 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 Eastwood Road was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eastwood Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 171st lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70A Eastwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-05-08 | £497,713 |
| 64B Eastwood Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-11-23 | £544,122 |
| 76 Eastwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2020-03-03 | £785,958 |
| 78 Eastwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £716,000 | 2018-01-26 | £881,297 |
| 54 Eastwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £959,995 | 2017-10-20 | £1,183,036 |
E18 1BU 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 | 3,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,405 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,703 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 | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 489 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,126 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 | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,968 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,885 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 | 4,395 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,682 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,667 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,681 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mooboo South Woodford | 147 George Lane | 148 yd | |
| Ajanta Express Kitchen | Rear of, 156 George Lane | 195 yd | |
| Lotus Bistro | Unit 10, The Galleria, George Lane | 202 yd | |
| Nasi Isda | 119 George Lane | 203 yd | |
| Wood Oven Kitchen | 111 George Lane | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 211 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 211 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 318 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 365 yd | |
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobo & Wild | 127 George Lane | 189 yd | |
| Bhangra Beat Online | Rear Of, 156 George Lane | 195 yd | |
| Tipi Coffee Co | Ground Floor, 117 George Lane | 204 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken & Pizza | 1 Mulberry Way | 219 yd | |
| Zest Salad Bar | 107b George Lane | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 211 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 211 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 317 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 381 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 211 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 338 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 590 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 677 yd | |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 926 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 216.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.