Mulberry Way is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 1EF is located in the South Woodford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mulberry Way, London, E18 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 1JP, E18 1EE, E18 1DG, E18 1RB, E18 1EQ, E18 1DH, E18 1ED, E18 1JS, E18 1DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E18 1EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 54.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 45.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -3.8% |
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 | 31.4% | 35.8% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 50.9% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.3% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (91.8%) 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 | 54.6% | 53.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 38.6% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -7.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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 53.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 16.2% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 2.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -7.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 53.8% | 14.3% | 33.8% | 20.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.7% 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 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 9.4% | 8.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 61.9% | 51.7% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -29.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 68.5% 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 | 76.7% | 68.5% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.2% | 12.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.2% | 68.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 18.7% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 6.1% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 1.2% | -14.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.2% | 37.2% | -10.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mulberry Way was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.6% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Mulberry Way has the 68th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 263rd lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Mulberry Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2018-07-27 | £1,064,699 |
| 88 Mulberry Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2014-08-05 | £752,885 |
| 84 Mulberry Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £384,995 | 2012-07-03 | £774,292 |
| 86 Mulberry Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £357,000 | 2009-11-20 | £811,705 |
| 96A Mulberry Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,750 | 2009-02-09 | £130,743 |
E18 1EF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
E18 1EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,636 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 | 5,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 5,088 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 5,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | - not rated | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , South Woodford E18 1JX | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 552 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 | 759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 2,310 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 | 3,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,392 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,304 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 | 4,691 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,691 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,218 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 538 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston House Preparatory School 140 High Road , South Woodford E18 2QS | - not rated | 783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finnish Primary School London 8 Northview Drive , IG8 8QJ | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke 133 Stradbroke Grove , Ilford IG5 0DL | - not rated | 1,077 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina's Cafe | 16b Raven Road | 347 yd | |
| Starbucks | 105 George Lane | 427 yd | |
| Mooboo South Woodford | 147 George Lane | 430 yd | |
| Bread & Oregano | 90 George Lane | 433 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 65 George Lane | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 347 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 433 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 517 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 517 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 671 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chicken & Pizza | 1 Mulberry Way | 263 yd | |
| Zest Salad Bar | 107b George Lane | 419 yd | |
| Woods Fish Bar Ltd | 63 George Lane | 433 yd | |
| Wing Sing (2015) Ltd | 78 George Lane | 433 yd | |
| Tipi Coffee Co | Ground Floor, 117 George Lane | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 433 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 517 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 517 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 666 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Southend Road | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 204 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 282 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 418 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 700 yd | |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 764 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.