Derby Road is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 2PY is located in the Churchfields 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 Derby Road, London, E18 2PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 2PS, E18 2PQ, E18 2PT, E18 2PR, E18 2QD, E18 2QB, E18 2PP, IG8 9DX, E18 2QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E18 2PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.2% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.8% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.6% | 31.9% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 50% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (88.3%) 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 | 57.1% | 60.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 28% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 10.8% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 2PY 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 55.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 8.5% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 4.6% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.5% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 49.2% | 55.4% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 21.6% |
| Other | 6.6% | 0% | -6.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.3% 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 | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 80.6% | 64.3% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 80.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 80.6% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.8% | 81.1% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.3% | 13.0% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 1.2% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 38% | 46.2% | -8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derby Road was 122.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.8% higher than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Derby Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 174th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Derby Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,097,000 | 2024-06-24 | £1,172,184 |
| 41 Derby Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2023-07-13 | £1,189,316 |
| 81 Derby Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2023-05-05 | £739,765 |
| 43 Derby Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2022-12-22 | £1,167,302 |
| 57 Derby Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2021-12-20 | £1,085,443 |
E18 2PY 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 2,830 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,955 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 | 4out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,255 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,110 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,170 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 | 4,430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,287 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 391 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicals Fitness Club | 327 High Road | 373 yd | |
| Woodford BBQ | 210 High Road | 374 yd | |
| Mohabir Ltd | 148 High Road | 381 yd | |
| Reesa London | 172 High Road | 383 yd | |
| Village Indiya | 241-243 High Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokkum of Woodford | Woodford New Road | 126 yd | |
| The Cricketers Public House | 299-301 High Road | 373 yd | |
| Woodford Rugby Football Club | High Road | 782 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 983 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Birds | 194 High Road | 359 yd | |
| Tonis Fish Bar | 180 High Road | 381 yd | |
| Namak | 219 High Road | 385 yd | |
| Dada Coffee House | 237 High Road | 385 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 235 High Road | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 357 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 793 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 1,032 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 1,032 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 456 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 865 yd | |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 967 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 43.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.