Hockley Court is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 2RA 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 Hockley Court, London, E18 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 2RF, E18 2PJ, E18 2QT, E18 2PB, E18 2QE, IG8 9EH, E18 2QS, E18 2QU, E18 2QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E18 2RA is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 54.1% | 46.2% | -7.9% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 45.9% | 53.8% | 7.9% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 41% | 40.5% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 41.1% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 9% | 3.2% | -5.8% | 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 (85.1%) 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 | 38.8% | 47.4% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 37.7% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 9.7% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 6.5% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 9.2% | -10.1% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 50.8% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.4% 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% | 8.1% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 70.9% | 47.4% | -23.5% | 81.4% | -34.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 71.4% | 56.7% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 13% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 19% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 57.4% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 25.4% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.7% | 7.8% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.7% | 2% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.1% | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26% | 37.2% | -11.2% |
| Christian | 30.8% | 46.2% | -15.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 8.4% | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 18.4% | 6.5% | 11.9% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hockley Court was 150.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 123.0% higher than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hockley Court has the 7th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 126th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.8%.

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 8 Hockley Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £271,000 | 2022-07-08 | £278,743 |
| Flat 21 Hockley Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-01-31 | £359,198 |
| Flat 8 Hockley Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2019-12-02 | £229,345 |
| 22 Hockley Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-09-24 | £386,019 |
| 3 Hockley Court Churchfields, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-07-12 | £290,993 |
E18 2RA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,579 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,843 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,457 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,567 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 | 4,539 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,151 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 | 510 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 952 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,216 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Indiya | 241-243 High Road | 118 yd | |
| Reesa London | 172 High Road | 205 yd | |
| Mohabir Ltd | 148 High Road | 207 yd | |
| Dynasty Chinese Restaurant | 139 High Road | 244 yd | |
| E Eighteen | 159-161 High Road | 244 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Public House | 299-301 High Road | 431 yd | |
| Lokkum of Woodford | Woodford New Road | 605 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 641 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 641 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namak | 219 High Road | 118 yd | |
| Dada Coffee House | 237 High Road | 118 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 235 High Road | 118 yd | |
| Ranna – Southwoodford | 249 High Road | 118 yd | |
| Tonis Fish Bar | 180 High Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 190 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 425 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 641 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 641 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 541 yd |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 731 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 859 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 938 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 | 88.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.