Churchfields is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 2QY 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 Churchfields, London, E18 2QY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 2RB, E18 2RE, E18 2TJ, E18 2QZ, E18 2TL, E18 2RN, E18 2RJ, E18 2FP, IG8 9HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E18 2QY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.4% | 51.4% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E18 2QY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.2% | 31.9% | -7.3% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 58.8% | 11.1% | 44.2% | 14.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 58.4% | 56.9% | -1.5% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.6% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 12.5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 8.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 9.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.7% | 51.4% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.2% 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 | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 9.6% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 12.8% | 0.1% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 1.1% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 67.4% | 56.2% | -11.2% | 81.4% | -25.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 75.7% | 63.7% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 11.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 18% | 9.4% | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 63.7% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 22.9% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 2.1% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.2% | 37.2% | -8.0% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.4% | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchfields was 76.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.9% higher than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Churchfields has the 23rd highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 316th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 267.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 29 Lyndhurst Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-06-21 | £336,724 |
| Flat 10 Lyndhurst Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2022-07-06 | £294,171 |
| Flat 19 Lyndhurst Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2022-04-29 | £295,714 |
| Flat 7 Lyndhurst Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2022-03-11 | £294,646 |
| Flat 23 Lyndhurst Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-11-26 | £263,817 |
E18 2QY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 86 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,892 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 191 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community school | 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 | 668 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,216 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 | 2,818 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,956 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,946 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 | 4,728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,136 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 | 823 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmo’s | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 364 yd | |
| Jam Shack | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 364 yd | |
| Dynasty Chinese Restaurant | 139 High Road | 454 yd | |
| E Eighteen | 159-161 High Road | 454 yd | |
| Luna Bistra Cafe | 127 High Road | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 353 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 553 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 553 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 662 yd | |
| The Cricketers Public House | 299-301 High Road | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's Bakery | 20-21 Electric Parade, George Lane | 443 yd | |
| Family Kebab Fish Bar | 133 High Road | 454 yd | |
| Treat Hut | 131 High Road | 462 yd | |
| Sushi Daily | 92-96 High Road | 480 yd | |
| One Planet | Unit 1, The Galleria, 180-182 George Lane | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 480 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 553 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 567 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 341 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 594 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 827 yd |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 958 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 | 50.0% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.89 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.