Laurel Way is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 2UA is located in the South Woodford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laurel Way, London, E18 2UA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 2DU, E18 2DX, E18 2BP, E18 2BS, E18 2SR, E18 2DA, E18 2BT, E18 2DS, E18 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E18 2UA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.5% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.5% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 48% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 48.7% | 51.5% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.1% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 2UA this area, 8.2% 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 53.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 13.1% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.4% | 53.9% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 20.1% |
| Other | 11.2% | 1.6% | -9.6% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.3% 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 | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 3% | 1% | -2.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 12% | -6.1% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 15.8% | 13.3% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 51% | 46.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -35.1% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0.7% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, 56.9% 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 | 66.8% | 56.9% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| European Union | 7% | 12% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.8% | 17.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | 11.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.4% | 56.9% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -26.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 28.4% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.8% | 4% | -17.8% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 26.5% | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Sikh | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Way was 47.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.9% lower than the South Woodford average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Laurel Way has the 14th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in South Woodford and the 269th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Laurel Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2024-06-14 | £1,220,021 |
| 2 Laurel Way, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2019-01-18 | £917,857 |
| 4 Laurel Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2014-02-21 | £1,449,434 |
| 8 Laurel Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2011-07-20 | £1,388,829 |
| 10 Laurel Way, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2011-06-27 | £1,482,422 |
E18 2UA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E18 2UA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 2,248 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,642 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,763 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,814 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 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead Church School Church Path , Wanstead E11 2SS | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Brooke Road , Walthamstow E17 9HJ | 4out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,459 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 | 1,528 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,148 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 | 1,930 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,000 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,058 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 | 3,188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,669 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,965 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 | 499 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 781 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snaresbrook Crown Court | Snaresbrook Crown Court, Hollybush Hill | 682 yd | |
| Buller and Rice | 6-7 Station Parade, High Street | 701 yd | |
| Fika Caffe Ltd | 5 Station Parade, High Street | 701 yd | |
| Ark Fish Restaurant | 142 Hermon Hill | 876 yd | |
| Grill Hustle Ltd | 18 High Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery (Eagle) | 73 Hollybush Hill | 504 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 920 yd | |
| The Duke | 79 Nightingale Lane | 987 yd | |
| The Cuckfield Public House | 31 High Street | 1,005 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tiffin Tin | 4 Station Parade, High Street | 701 yd | |
| Ookii Sushi | 132 Hermon Hill | 810 yd | |
| Fireaway | 140 Hermon Hill | 824 yd | |
| Yummy Thai | 136 Hermon Hill | 876 yd | |
| Sakura Hot Food & Buns | 160 Hermon Hill | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | 65-67 High Street | 1,005 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 1,042 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 1,042 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvestrian Leisure Centre COLLEGE PLACE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Peterhouse Centre PETERHOUSE PETERHOUSE FOREST RISE | 969 yd | |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 1,044 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 241.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.