Essex Road is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 1JS 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 Essex Road, London, E18 1JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 1RH, E18 1JP, E18 1EE, E18 1JR, E18 1JT, E18 1JX, E18 1JU, E18 1EF, E18 1ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E18 1JS, 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 Essex Road was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Essex Road has the 65th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 260th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Essex Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2023-02-23 | £674,587 |
| 8 Essex Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2021-12-16 | £696,331 |
| 26 Essex Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-06-25 | £699,291 |
| 9 Essex Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2020-11-30 | £686,024 |
| 14 Essex Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2020-11-27 | £628,375 |
E18 1JS 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 1JS 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 | 3,607 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 5,056 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 | 5,379 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 | 3out of 4 | 223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 583 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 811 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,160 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 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,317 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 | 3,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,384 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,393 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,286 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 | 4,643 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,294 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,801 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina's Cafe | 16b Raven Road | 268 yd | |
| Bread & Oregano | 90 George Lane | 421 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 65 George Lane | 421 yd | |
| Jaipur | 80 George Lane | 421 yd | |
| Starbucks | 105 George Lane | 459 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 421 yd | |
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 479 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 616 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 616 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chicken & Pizza | 1 Mulberry Way | 279 yd | |
| Chickaros Chicken & Grill | 49 Chigwell Road | 406 yd | |
| Woods Fish Bar Ltd | 63 George Lane | 421 yd | |
| Wing Sing (2015) Ltd | 78 George Lane | 421 yd | |
| Woodford Kitchen | 47 George Lane | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 421 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Southend Road | 599 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 616 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 616 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 363 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 603 yd | |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 871 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.