Charnwood Drive is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 1PE is located in the South Woodford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charnwood Drive, London, E18 1PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 1PD, E18 1QF, E18 1QE, E18 1QG, E18 1NU, E18 1PN, E11 2BH, E18 1PB, E18 1PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E18 1PE 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 | 52.1% | 50.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.8% | 1.9% | 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 | 34.1% | 40.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 47.8% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 3.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 56.8% | 55.7% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 33.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 7% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 53.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 3.2% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 13% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.3% | 53.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 19.9% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.2% 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 | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 9.2% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 66.1% | 62.2% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -19.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 71.6% | 68.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 10.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 12.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69% | 68.4% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 1.2% | -15.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 37.1% | 46.2% | -9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charnwood Drive was 68.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.3% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Charnwood Drive has the 50th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 363rd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lumiere, 2 Charnwood Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £870,000 | 2019-09-06 | £1,083,814 |
| 14 Charnwood Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2019-08-08 | £927,687 |
| 10 Charnwood Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £940,000 | 2018-07-06 | £1,139,293 |
| 20 Charnwood Drive, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2013-03-22 | £1,109,006 |
| Lumiere, 2 Charnwood Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £599,995 | 2011-08-12 | £1,189,585 |
E18 1PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 4,716 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 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 693 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead Church School Church Path , Wanstead E11 2SS | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leytonstone School Colworth Road , Leytonstone E11 1JD | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,526 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 | 2,682 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,995 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,808 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 3,892 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 5,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 665 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,299 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 | 1,382 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest School College Place , Snaresbrook E17 3PY | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Fish Restaurant | 142 Hermon Hill | 236 yd | |
| The Lane | 82 Nightingale Lane | 624 yd | |
| Cafe Royale | 65 George Lane | 635 yd | |
| Jaipur | 80 George Lane | 635 yd | |
| Bread & Oregano | 90 George Lane | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duke | 79 Nightingale Lane | 544 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 635 yd | |
| Toby Carvery (Eagle) | 73 Hollybush Hill | 786 yd | |
| Eton Manor Rugby Club | Nutter Lane | 911 yd | |
| The Cuckfield Public House | 31 High Street | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ookii Sushi | 132 Hermon Hill | 175 yd | |
| Fireaway | 140 Hermon Hill | 186 yd | |
| Yummy Thai | 136 Hermon Hill | 236 yd | |
| Sakura Hot Food & Buns | 160 Hermon Hill | 236 yd | |
| Pink Garlic and Yummy Thai | 136 Hermon Hill | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 635 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | 65-67 High Street | 927 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 952 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 952 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Southend Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 307 yd | |
| Wanstead Youth Centre ELMCROFT AVENUE | 567 yd | |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 749 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 | 168.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.