Blackthorne Drive is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 6LS 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 Blackthorne Drive, London, E4 6LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 6NE, E4 6LP, E4 6LR, E4 6LT, E4 6NF, E4 6ND, E4 6LQ, E4 6LU, E4 6NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 6LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.3% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.7% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 29% | 33.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 50.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 54% | 52.8% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 28% | 33.8% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 16.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 8.4% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 10% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.8% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.1% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 38.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.6% 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 | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 76.3% | 66.6% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -14.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 77% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 77% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 4.8% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 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 | 85% | 76.6% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -6.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 15.8% | 14.7% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 3.4% | -7.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 11.3% | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.2% | 6.0% | 3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackthorne Drive was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.9% higher than the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Blackthorne Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North and the 317th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Blackthorne Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2025-03-26 | £719,050 |
| 46 Blackthorne Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £672,500 | 2025-03-24 | £711,119 |
| 62 Blackthorne Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-05-28 | £723,125 |
| 25 Blackthorne Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £457,000 | 2022-03-29 | £526,511 |
| 52 Blackthorne Drive, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2020-04-08 | £590,599 |
E4 6LS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,302 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longshaw Primary Academy 18 Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 2out of 4 | 259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,036 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community 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 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,791 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 | 3,058 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,451 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,796 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,167 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 | 4,260 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 5,253 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,428 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,771 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Star Cafe | 44 Hatch Lane | 187 yd | |
| Friday Hill Community Association | The Chingdale Centre, 19 Chingdale Road | 440 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester, 5 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 778 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Chingford | Greens Health And Fitness, 3 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 778 yd | |
| 1 The Avenue | 1c The Avenue | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 379 yd | |
| The Dove | Friday Hill | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vujon Indian Takeaway | 43b Hatch Lane | 89 yd | |
| Shack No.14 | 14 Hatch Lane | 187 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 26 Hatch Lane | 187 yd | |
| Harry's Fish'n'Chips | 22 Hatch Lane | 187 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 308 yd | |
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 426 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 817 yd |
| Heathcote School Playing Fields HORNBEAM GROVE | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.