Crescent Road is in Chingford, London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 6AY is located in the Chingford Green 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 Crescent Road, Chingford, London, E4 6AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 6AX, E4 6BL, E4 6AU, E4 6BX, E4 6BU, E4 6DL, E4 6BS, E4 6AR, E4 6AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 6AY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47% | 49.7% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.2% | 41.3% | 9.1% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 40.5% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 8.2% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 46% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 15.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 43.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.1% | 16% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 11.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 10.1% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 11.2% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 43.7% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 9.9% |
| Other | 8% | 1.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 87.9% | 75.3% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -6.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 87.5% | 73.1% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 12.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 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 | 86.6% | 73.6% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 0.3% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crescent Road was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Chingford Green average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Crescent Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chingford Green and the 291st highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% 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 3 Forest House, 5 Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-03-07 | £398,398 |
| Flat 5 Forest House, 5 Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-12-19 | £362,282 |
| Flat 3 Forest House, 5 Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-01-31 | £355,357 |
| Flat 2 Forest House, 5 Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-12-21 | £479,287 |
| Flat 2 Forest House, 5 Crescent Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2002-08-12 | £408,904 |
E4 6AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
E4 6AY 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Cambridge Road , E4 7BP | - not rated | 763 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill High Road , IG9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Epping Forest College Borders Lane , IG10 3SA | - not rated | 5,004 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 5,159 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,376 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,085 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest School Faversham Avenue , Chingford E4 6DT | - not rated | 462 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Davis School 5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY | - not rated | 933 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 1,635 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood School and Centre Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Tapas | 164 Station Road | 321 yd | |
| The Larder | Butlers Retreat, 12 Rangers Road | 328 yd | |
| The Voujon | 166-170 Station Road | 332 yd | |
| Pat Pong | 146-148 Station Road | 332 yd | |
| Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant | 160 Station Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Epping Forest Golf Club | Forest Approach | 269 yd | |
| Royal Forest Brewers Fayre | 4 Rangers Road | 328 yd | |
| The Connaught Club | The Connaught Club, 1 Rangers Road | 328 yd | |
| Chingford Golf Club | 158 Station Road | 332 yd | |
| Rusty Bike Public House | 134-138 Station Road | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tani's Express | Chingford Railway Station, 6 Station Approach Station Road | 342 yd | |
| O.G Babs | 102 Station Road | 512 yd | |
| Wilsons Fish & Chips | 101 Station Road | 609 yd | |
| Huckleberry Chicken | 16 Station Road | 689 yd | |
| Empire BBQ | 6 Station Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 28-30 Station Road | 689 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chingford Golf Course CHINGFORD GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE CHINGFORD GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE BURY ROAD | golf | 275 yd |
| Chingford Cricket Club KIMBERLEY WAY | grass pitches | 416 yd |
| The Connaught Club BARN HOPPETT BARN HOPPETT RANGERS ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 427 yd |
| E4 Tennis Club (Closed) CHINGFORD SCHOOL OF TENNIS CHINGFORD SCHOOL OF TENNIS BRITISH LEGION ROAD | tennis courts | 715 yd |
| Heathcote School NORMANTON PARK | 846 yd | |
| Chingford Assembly Hall Station Rd | 866 yd | |
| Heathcote School Playing Fields HORNBEAM GROVE | grass pitches | 1,085 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.