Glebelands Avenue is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 2AB 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 Glebelands Avenue, London, E18 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 2BD, E18 2AQ, E18 2QL, E18 1AZ, E18 1AY, E18 2AH, E18 2RS, E18 2QN, E18 2QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E18 2AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.7% | 50.1% | -6.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 43.3% | 49.9% | 6.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E18 2AB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 35.2% | 3.7% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 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 (86.3%) 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 | 54.9% | 50.1% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 36.2% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 12.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.1% | 4.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | -4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 7.2% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.3% | 2.7% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 56.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.8% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% 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 | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 4.7% | 1.4% | -3.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 70.3% | 63.1% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 70.9% | 61.3% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 16.8% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 2.9% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 11.2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 68.9% | 61.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 23.4% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 3.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 2.9% | -15.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 76.7% | -2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.9% | 37.2% | -10.3% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 12.6% | 6.0% | 6.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glebelands Avenue was 274.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 306.0% higher than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glebelands Avenue has the 2nd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 44th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Glebelands Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2025-03-28 | £1,150,000 |
| Flat 2 Glebelands Court, 29 Glebelands Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-02-03 | £428,300 |
| Flat 4 Bance Court, 27 Glebelands Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-28 | £343,282 |
| Flat 4 Glebelands Court, 29 Glebelands Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-06-19 | £400,495 |
| Flat 8 Glebelands Court, 29 Glebelands Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-07-14 | £351,125 |
E18 2AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
E18 2AB 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 | 176 |
| Self-Employed | 70 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Education | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,940 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,168 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,449 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 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 940 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 | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,716 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 2,282 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,352 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 | 2,469 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,731 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,829 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,612 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 | 4,090 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,458 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 | 207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Hustle Ltd | 18 High Road | 119 yd | |
| Parlay E18 | 18 High Road | 119 yd | |
| Ajanta Express Kitchen | Rear of, 156 George Lane | 124 yd | |
| K F C | 138 George Lane | 135 yd | |
| Cookies and Cream | 156 George Lane | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 119 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 135 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 135 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 346 yd | |
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | 176 George Lane | 117 yd | |
| Ghost Burgers | 18 High Road | 119 yd | |
| Bhangra Beat Online | Rear Of, 156 George Lane | 124 yd | |
| Subway | 116 George Lane | 167 yd | |
| Bobo & Wild | 127 George Lane | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 135 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 135 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 323 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 346 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 925 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 234 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 658 yd | |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 879 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 2.4% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.