Chigwell Road is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 1HA is located in the Churchfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chigwell Road, London, E18 1HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 1HU, E18 1HX, E18 1ER, E18 1JB, E18 1HY, E18 1ET, E18 1JH, E18 1EW, E18 1EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E18 1HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 48.8% | 52.2% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 47.8% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 35.7% | 36.3% | 0.6% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 50% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.5% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 48.2% | 57.8% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 40% | 31.1% | -8.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 7.7% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 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.
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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.8% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 10% | -5.1% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.5% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 15.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 43.4% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 12.6% | 3.3% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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 | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 64.9% | 62.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 72.9% | 59.7% | -13.2% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 19.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.5% | 59.5% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 20.4% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 9.9% | 6.3% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 4.9% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.9% | 37.2% | -16.3% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 12% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chigwell Road was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.2% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chigwell Road has the 57th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 228th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 Chigwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2024-04-02 | £524,334 |
| 174 Chigwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-11-16 | £504,729 |
| Ground Floor Flat 170 Chigwell Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-03-12 | £295,539 |
| 228 Chigwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-03-09 | £523,097 |
| 212 Chigwell Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £372,500 | 2020-08-21 | £450,506 |
E18 1HA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 176 |
| Self-Employed | 81 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,111 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,885 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,904 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,112 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 880 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 | 1,149 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,220 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina's Cafe | 16b Raven Road | 248 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 9, Woodford Trading Estate, Southend Road | 645 yd | |
| Bread & Oregano | 90 George Lane | 936 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 65 George Lane | 937 yd | |
| Jaipur | 80 George Lane | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 573 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Southend Road | 869 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 937 yd | |
| Wanstead Rugby Club | Wanstead Rugby Club, Roding Lane North | 1,009 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 562 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 347 Chigwell Road | 562 yd | |
| Chickaros Chicken & Grill | 49 Chigwell Road | 764 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken & Pizza | 1 Mulberry Way | 791 yd | |
| Woods Fish Bar Ltd | 63 George Lane | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Southend Road | 503 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 936 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 1,088 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 1,088 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 625 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 718 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 1,051 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 | 43 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.