This area is in a fairly typical neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Leyton and Wanstead Borough is represented by the Labour party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Leyton and Wanstead Borough, represented by the Labour MP, John Cryer. At the last general election Labour won control with a majority of 20,808 votes over Conservative. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 1911 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is very densely populated, with 1911 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a very densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Substantially younger than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- Waltham Forest is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Waltham Forest is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Property, Health, and Retail
Typical industries in which local people are employed include Property, Health, and Retail
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Most people travel to their workplace by Car (66%) and Walking (11%)
Local politics
Leyton and Wanstead Borough is represented by the Labour party.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Waltham Forest, which is controlled by the Labour party. At a county level, Greater London Authority provide some services.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the Hackney Locality average of 36
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is around the Hackney Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a fairly average area. At the same time, local households have an income around the Hackney Locality average.
Deprivation
- Waltham Forest scores significantly better than Hackney in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Waltham Forest is a fairly typical area in terms of household income, employment and access to opportunities
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.