Hermitage Walk is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 2DF is located in the Wanstead Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hermitage Walk, London, E18 2DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 2DE, E18 2ER, E18 2UB, E18 2ES, E18 2BN, E11 1SW, E11 1SR, E18 2EP, E18 2EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E18 2DF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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 | 54.9% | 55.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 4.3% |
| Male | 45.1% | 44.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | -4.3% |
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 | 30.8% | 37.9% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 47.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 3.7% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 60.4% | 20.2% | 48.4% | 12.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 24.1% | -15.2% | 33.6% | -9.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 10.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around E18 2DF this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 8.5% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 10.4% | 3.7% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.2% | 47.9% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 6.2% | 6.2% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.4% 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% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.1% | 3.9% |
| Chinese | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 17% | 14% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 10.9% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 2.9% | -6.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 59.4% | 55.4% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -26.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 63.8% 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 | 71% | 63.8% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 12.8% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 16.5% | 2.2% | 5.6% | 10.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.1% | 63.5% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 25% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.3% | 2% | -20.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 28.6% | 46.2% | -17.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 6.5% | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Muslim | 14.3% | 6.5% | 7.8% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hermitage Walk was 17.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the South Woodford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hermitage Walk has the 6th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in South Woodford and the 60th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Orwell Lodge, 4 Hermitage Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-08-23 | £494,818 |
| Flat 10 Orwell Lodge, 4 Hermitage Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-03-26 | £507,741 |
| Flat 14 Orwell Lodge, 4 Hermitage Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £497,500 | 2020-01-29 | £558,441 |
| Flat 14 Orwell Lodge, 4 Hermitage Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2017-03-24 | £570,673 |
| Flat 3 Orwell Lodge, 4 Hermitage Walk, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2017-01-31 | £476,000 |
E18 2DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,116 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead Church School Church Path , Wanstead E11 2SS | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School Chestnut Drive , Wanstead E11 2TA | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,738 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,296 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 | 3,165 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,800 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 879 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 2,063 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 | 2,138 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buller and Rice | 6-7 Station Parade, High Street | 370 yd | |
| Fika Caffe Ltd | 5 Station Parade, High Street | 370 yd | |
| Snaresbrook Crown Court | Snaresbrook Crown Court, Hollybush Hill | 463 yd | |
| More Italy | 33 High Street | 663 yd | |
| Gezi Park Restaurant | 27 High Street | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery (Eagle) | 73 Hollybush Hill | 166 yd | |
| The Cuckfield Public House | 31 High Street | 663 yd | |
| The Duke | 79 Nightingale Lane | 666 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tiffin Tin | 4 Station Parade, High Street | 370 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 25 High Street | 663 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 35 High Street | 663 yd | |
| Ookii Sushi | 132 Hermon Hill | 692 yd | |
| Fireaway | 140 Hermon Hill | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | 65-67 High Street | 663 yd | |
| Co-op | 87 High Street | 888 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 888 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 963 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 | 96.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.