Byron Avenue is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 2HH is located in the South Woodford 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 Byron Avenue, London, E18 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 2HQ, E18 2HG, E18 2HF, E18 2HJ, E18 2HL, E18 2HE, E18 2HD, E18 2DN, E18 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E18 2HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 51.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.1% | 48.9% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 2HH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 30.5% | 29.2% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.1% | 60.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -5.7% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (85.9%) 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% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 2HH this area, 8% 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 55.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 5.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.7% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.3% | 55.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 21.8% |
| Other | 8% | 3.4% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.5% 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 | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 24.2% | 27.1% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 24.0% |
| Pakistani | 11.7% | 23.5% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 20.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 53.7% | 34.5% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -46.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 4.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, 69.6% 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 | 75.8% | 69.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -13.6% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 18.8% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 69.1% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 28.6% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23% | 0% | -23.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 76.7% | 16.8% |
| Ireland | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 1.6% | 13.5% | -11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9% | 37.2% | -28.2% |
| Christian | 28.3% | 46.2% | -17.9% |
| Hindu | 13.2% | 1.7% | 11.5% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 35.4% | 6.5% | 28.9% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Byron Avenue was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.7% lower than the South Woodford average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Byron Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in South Woodford and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Byron Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,300,000 | 2024-10-21 | £1,357,834 |
| 21 Byron Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,400,000 | 2022-05-31 | £1,602,338 |
| 19 Byron Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £905,000 | 2021-02-26 | £1,079,385 |
| 49 Byron Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2019-11-08 | £1,194,921 |
| 37 Byron Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £937,500 | 2018-07-13 | £1,195,396 |
E18 2HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,816 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,941 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 979 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,045 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warwick School for Boys Barrett Road , Walthamstow E17 3ND | - not rated | 1,548 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,885 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 2,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,024 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 | 3,611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 3,611 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,266 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 | 616 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston House Preparatory School 140 High Road , South Woodford E18 2QS | - not rated | 841 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Preparatory School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School 12 Churchfields , E18 2QZ | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyShish | 20 Woodford New Road | 436 yd | |
| BGR Woodford | 65-67 High Road | 613 yd | |
| Lakehouse Hungarian Restaurant | 83 High Road | 613 yd | |
| Grill Hustle Ltd | 18 High Road | 620 yd | |
| Parlay E18 | 18 High Road | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 620 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 774 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 774 yd | |
| Lokkum of Woodford | Woodford New Road | 935 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Cottage | 71 High Road | 613 yd | |
| Ghost Burgers | 18 High Road | 620 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 92-96 High Road | 703 yd | |
| Treat Hut | 131 High Road | 728 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | 176 George Lane | 734 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 703 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 774 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 774 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 1,020 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 704 yd |
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 yd |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 896 yd | |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 931 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.