Retingham Way is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 6RS is located in the Endlebury 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 Retingham Way, London, E4 6RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 6RR, E4 6RP, E4 6SQ, E4 6RW, E4 6RJ, E4 6RH, E4 6RL, E4 6SX, E4 6XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 6RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E4 6RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.4% | 48.8% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 32.8% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 41.8% | 42.7% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 35.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.3% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around E4 6RS this area, 29.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 29.7% | 5.2% | 18.2% | 11.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.5% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.4% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 32.5% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.2% 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 | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.9% | 7.2% | -5.7% | 1.0% | 6.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 57.5% | 47.2% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 68.9% 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 | 73.5% | 68.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -14.3% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 7.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.8% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 69.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 24.9% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 15.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.2% | 1.3% | -17.9% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Retingham Way was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% higher than the Endlebury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Retingham Way has the 22nd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Endlebury and the 295th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Retingham Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-10-06 | £289,430 |
| Flat 14 Moresby House Retingham Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-09-26 | £179,828 |
| 40 Retingham Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-25 | £293,803 |
| 12 Retingham Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2022-11-25 | £208,394 |
| Flat 8 Moresby House Retingham Way, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-09-20 | £209,675 |
E4 6RS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in E4 6RS 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 | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| 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 | 4,882 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary School 21 Wellington Avenue , E4 6RE | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary Academy 18 Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 2out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,276 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 2,452 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,563 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,079 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,807 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 5,184 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 2,925 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 5,339 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still Waters Cafe & Luncheon Club | Chingford Mount Baptist Church, 1a Leadale Avenue | 643 yd | |
| Juss A Cup | Juss A Cup, 45 Hornsey Road | 701 yd | |
| Lydia Restaurant | 85-87 Old Church Road | 760 yd | |
| Super Sushi | 89-91 Old Church Road | 760 yd | |
| Naseeb | 65 Old Church Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greene Man | The Green Man Public House, 191 Old Church Road | 334 yd | |
| Chingford Rugby Club Bar | 291 Waltham Way | 940 yd | |
| The Mount | 30-32 Old Church Road | 978 yd | |
| United Services (Chingford) Club Ltd | United Services Club, 18 Kings Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiano Pizza | 77 Old Church Road | 760 yd | |
| Kebab World | 67 Old Church Road | 760 yd | |
| The Best | 115 Old Church Road | 760 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 69 Old Church Road | 760 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 81 Old Church Road | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1a Old Church Road | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Park PEEL CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 96 yd |
| Chingford Foundation School NEVIN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 724 yd |
| Lime Academy Larkswood 70-72 70-72 NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 816 yd |
| Chingford Rugby Club WALTHAM WAY | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Chingford Golf Range WALTHAM WAY | golf | 946 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 990 yd |
| Larkswood Playing Fields LARKSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.