The Terrace is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 6JA is located in the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North 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 The Terrace, London, E4 6JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 6JF, E4 6LW, E4 6JS, E4 6HU, E4 6LE, E4 6NB, E4 6JB, E4 6LD, E4 6HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E4 6JA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 52.4% | 52.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 35.2% | 39.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 44.2% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 51.8% | 51.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.9% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.9% | 22.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10.4% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.5% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 7.7% | 6.9% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 12% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 30.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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 | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 4.5% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 80% | 64.5% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 73.7% 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 | 86.1% | 73.7% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -9.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.8% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 73.3% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 21% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 0.6% | -12.7% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Terrace was 171.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.9% higher than the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Terrace has the highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North and the 114th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-06-21 | £547,097 |
| 2 The Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2014-08-08 | £562,925 |
| 9 The Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2010-03-01 | £731,597 |
| 9 The Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-08-30 | £717,302 |
| 5 The Terrace, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2001-07-31 | £755,625 |
The percentage of student residents living in E4 6JA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | - not rated | 393 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | - not rated | 393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary Academy Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 3out of 4 | 451 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 3out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,619 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 3,377 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,718 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,199 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,335 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 | 4,555 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Davis School 5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY | - not rated | 770 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest School Faversham Avenue , Chingford E4 6DT | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancroft's Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancroft's School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,300 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House Preparatory School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Hill Community Association | The Chingdale Centre, 19 Chingdale Road | 71 yd | |
| Royal Star Cafe | 44 Hatch Lane | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dove | Friday Hill | 311 yd | |
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shack No.14 | 14 Hatch Lane | 240 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 26 Hatch Lane | 240 yd | |
| Harry's Fish'n'Chips | 22 Hatch Lane | 240 yd | |
| Vujon Indian Takeaway | 43b Hatch Lane | 435 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 703 yd | |
| Heathcote School Playing Fields HORNBEAM GROVE | grass pitches | 721 yd |
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 811 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Heathcote School NORMANTON PARK | 837 yd | |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Upper Site) MORNINGTON ROAD | 935 yd | |
| E4 Tennis Club (Closed) CHINGFORD SCHOOL OF TENNIS CHINGFORD SCHOOL OF TENNIS BRITISH LEGION ROAD | tennis courts | 988 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 | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.