Crofton Grove is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 6NY 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 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crofton Grove, London, E4 6NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9SH, E4 9SA, E4 6LU, E4 6NW, E4 9SB, E4 9HY, E4 6NP, E4 6LY, E4 9RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 6NY 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 Crofton Grove 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.
Crofton Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Crofton Grove, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2025-03-31 | £778,105 |
| 13 Crofton Grove, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2024-06-14 | £1,133,581 |
| 24 Crofton Grove, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2022-12-07 | £839,762 |
| 8 Crofton Grove, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-04-12 | £1,174,920 |
| 6 Crofton Grove, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-01-14 | £725,775 |
E4 6NY 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 | 3,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 5,198 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 | 573 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,503 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,740 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,137 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,489 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,871 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,295 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 5,336 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 | 1,155 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,976 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Star Cafe | 44 Hatch Lane | 501 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Chingford | Greens Health And Fitness, 3 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 657 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester, 5 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 657 yd | |
| 1 The Avenue | 1c The Avenue | 725 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 1 The Avenue | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 306 yd | |
| The Dove | Friday Hill | 883 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 978 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 1,036 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vujon Indian Takeaway | 43b Hatch Lane | 358 yd | |
| Shack No.14 | 14 Hatch Lane | 501 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 26 Hatch Lane | 501 yd | |
| Harry's Fish'n'Chips | 22 Hatch Lane | 501 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 12 The Avenue | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 166 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 237 yd |
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 250 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 672 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 820 yd |
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 862 yd |
| Larkswood Playing Fields LARKSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 945 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 955 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 991 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 | 62.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.1% |
| 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.