The Ridgeway is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 6TU is located in the Endlebury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Ridgeway, London, E4 6TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 6QT, E4 6PU, E4 6TY, E4 6TP, E4 6TW, E4 6RA, E4 6QW, E4 6TX, E4 6QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E4 6TU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.1% 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 | 54.2% | 55.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 4.1% |
| Male | 45.8% | 44.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -4.1% |
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 | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.4% | 38.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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%) 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 | 50.2% | 50.9% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.8% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 16.9% | 18.4% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 10.6% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.7% | 38.2% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.2% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.4% | 75.1% | -15.3% | 81.4% | -6.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
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 | 89.2% | 77% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| European Union | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 77% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.8% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 8% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 45.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Chingford Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Ridgeway has the 21st lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chingford Green and the 181st lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.0%.

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 13 Lea Court, 79 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-06-20 | £345,557 |
| Flat 19 Lea Court, 79 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-10-01 | £288,262 |
| Flat 10 Lea Court, 79 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-09-02 | £336,352 |
| Flat 5 Lea Court, 79 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2023-11-24 | £286,532 |
| Flat 1 Lea Court, 79 The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-05-12 | £309,353 |
E4 6TU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 6TU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 645 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 5,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | - not rated | 647 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School 21 Wellington Avenue , E4 6RE | 3out of 4 | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Cambridge Road , E4 7BP | - not rated | 897 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary Academy Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 291 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | - not rated | 291 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,948 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 4,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,436 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,342 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,345 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 | 2,997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 4,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 3out of 4 | 5,183 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,451 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,154 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Davis School 5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest School Faversham Avenue , Chingford E4 6DT | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Advantage Hawkwood Hawkwood Lodge , Yardley Lane E4 7RS | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood School and Centre Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | - not rated | 1,748 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juss A Cup | Juss A Cup, 45 Hornsey Road | 286 yd | |
| Epic Burgers | 4 Crown Buildings, The Green | 619 yd | |
| Helen's Coffee on the Green | 5 Crown Buildings, The Green | 619 yd | |
| Cugini | 3 Crown Buildings, The Green | 619 yd | |
| Enterprise House Restaurant | Enterprise House, 112 Kings Head Hill | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greene Man | The Green Man Public House, 191 Old Church Road | 591 yd | |
| United Services (Chingford) Club Ltd | United Services Club, 18 Kings Road | 614 yd | |
| The Kings Head | The Kings Head Public House, 2b Kings Head Hill | 614 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public House, 219 Kings Head Hill | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Bubble | 38 Kings Road | 697 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 45-47 Station Road | 848 yd | |
| Mooboo Chingford | 55 Station Road | 848 yd | |
| Sam's Fish & Chips | 15 Station Road | 848 yd | |
| Huckleberry Chicken | 16 Station Road | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 28-30 Station Road | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chingford Foundation School NEVIN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 290 yd |
| Ridgeway Park PEEL CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 442 yd |
| Chingford Assembly Hall Station Rd | 822 yd | |
| Chingford Rugby Club WALTHAM WAY | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Chingford Golf Range WALTHAM WAY | golf | 879 yd |
| St Egberts Playing Fields LOW HALL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,011 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.28 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.