Heaton Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 6UF is located in the Larkswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heaton Close, London, E4 6UF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 6XL, E4 6XN, E4 6UX, E4 6XW, E4 6XS, E4 6XJ, E4 6UE, E4 9SW, E4 6XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E4 6UF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% 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 | 59.3% | 55.4% | -3.9% | 51.0% | 4.4% |
| Male | 40.7% | 44.6% | 3.9% | 49.0% | -4.4% |
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 6UF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.5% 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 | 36.4% | 48.5% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 10.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 26.4% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41% | 34.2% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 34.9% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 19.1% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 27.2% | -11.6% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 8.1% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.9% | 11.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.2% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 30.6% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.8% 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 | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 4.4% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 2.2% | -3.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 61.5% | 60.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -20.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 69.8% 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 | 81.3% | 69.8% | -11.5% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 10.1% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 3.2% | -1.9% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 69.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 23.7% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 1.1% | -16.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.5% | 37.2% | -11.7% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 15.3% | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 1.1% | 6.0% | -4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heaton Close was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.5% lower than the Endlebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heaton Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Endlebury and the 108th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35B Heaton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-12-15 | £430,000 |
| 35B Heaton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,250 | 2023-07-28 | £213,942 |
| 35C Heaton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £351,000 | 2021-04-09 | £401,742 |
| 38 Heaton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2007-01-25 | £530,288 |
| 35C Heaton Close, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2005-06-24 | £565,661 |
E4 6UF area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 1,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,363 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 Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | - not rated | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary School Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | - not rated | 599 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkswood Primary School New Road , E4 8ET | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 1,456 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,456 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 | 3,073 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,523 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,663 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 | 5,149 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA | - not rated | 5,185 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 | 3,820 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 5,223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Davis School 5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest School Faversham Avenue , Chingford E4 6DT | - not rated | 1,749 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Harvester, 5 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 399 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Chingford | Greens Health And Fitness, 3 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 399 yd | |
| Royal Star Cafe | 44 Hatch Lane | 695 yd | |
| Juss A Cup | Juss A Cup, 45 Hornsey Road | 934 yd | |
| Friday Hill Community Association | The Chingdale Centre, 19 Chingdale Road | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 378 yd | |
| The Dove | Friday Hill | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vujon Indian Takeaway | 43b Hatch Lane | 533 yd | |
| Shack No.14 | 14 Hatch Lane | 695 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 26 Hatch Lane | 695 yd | |
| Harry's Fish'n'Chips | 22 Hatch Lane | 695 yd | |
| Indiano Pizza | 77 Old Church Road | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 426 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 464 yd |
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 595 yd |
| Larkswood Playing Fields LARKSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Lime Academy Larkswood 70-72 70-72 NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 735 yd |
| Ridgeway Park PEEL CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 849 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 896 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 | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.