Linnett Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 6UB is located in the Larkswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linnett Close, London, E4 6UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 6NT, E4 6NX, E4 6NP, E4 6NU, E4 6NS, E4 6XH, E4 6NR, E4 9HY, E4 6UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 6UB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6UB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 37.9% | 45.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.2% | 35% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 10.3% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 49% | 46.1% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 32.3% | 3.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 29.1% | 22.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 9% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.1% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 13.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 33.8% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.9% 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% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 8% | 8.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 7.1% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 74% | 74.9% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -6.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 85.3% | 78% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.8% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 78.2% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 13.5% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.3% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linnett Close was 93.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% higher than the Endlebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linnett Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Endlebury and the 290th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Linnett Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2021-06-18 | £261,561 |
| 33 Linnett Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £371,000 | 2020-10-15 | £420,919 |
| 16 Linnett Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £418,000 | 2020-07-01 | £502,078 |
| 11 Linnett Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2020-04-30 | £254,555 |
| 8 Linnett Close, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2019-10-28 | £262,163 |
E4 6UB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,084 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,352 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 | 638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School 21 Wellington Avenue , E4 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,269 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 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,840 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 | 2,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,243 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,419 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,027 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,045 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 | 4,007 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,421 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 2,272 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Harvester, 5 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 296 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Chingford | Greens Health And Fitness, 3 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 296 yd | |
| Royal Star Cafe | 44 Hatch Lane | 644 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 840 yd | |
| Mood Lift Cafe | 7 The Avenue | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 106 yd | |
| The Dove | Friday Hill | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vujon Indian Takeaway | 43b Hatch Lane | 444 yd | |
| Shack No.14 | 14 Hatch Lane | 644 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 26 Hatch Lane | 644 yd | |
| Harry's Fish'n'Chips | 22 Hatch Lane | 644 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! Highams Park at Tesco | 405 Larkshall Road | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 181 yd | |
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 259 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 331 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 332 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 571 yd |
| Larkswood Playing Fields LARKSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Lime Academy Larkswood 70-72 70-72 NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 780 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 803 yd |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 919 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 | 93.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.3% |
| 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 | 6.1% |
| Median download speed | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.