The Ridgeway, London, E4 6UH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 6UH 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	59.5%	51.3%	-8.2%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	40.5%	48.7%	8.2%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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	25.9%	37%	11.1%	37.9%	-0.9%
Married: Opposite sex	23.5%	20%	-3.5%	44.2%	-24.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Separated	4.1%	5.5%	1.4%	2.2%	3.3%
Divorced	24.7%	22.4%	-2.3%	9.1%	13.3%
Widowed	21.8%	13.9%	-7.9%	6.1%	7.8%

Health

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 (66%) 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	24.2%	31.4%	7.2%	48.4%	-17.0%
Good health	28.9%	34.6%	5.7%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	31.6%	20.7%	-10.9%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	11.1%	10.6%	-0.5%	4.0%	6.6%
Very bad health	4.2%	2.7%	-1.5%	1.2%	1.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	39.4%	26.8%	-12.6%	18.2%	8.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.2%	10.4%	-0.8%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.8%	14%	2.2%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	9.1%	5.6%	5.3%	3.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.4%	14.6%	5.2%	16.9%	-2.3%
Degree or Similar	17.6%	24.4%	6.8%	33.8%	-9.4%
Other	7.1%	0.6%	-6.5%	2.8%	-2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.2% 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	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Chinese	0%	2.2%	2.2%	0.7%	1.5%
Indian	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	3.1%	-1.5%
Pakistani	2.6%	0.5%	-2.1%	2.7%	-2.2%
Other Asian	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	1.6%	0.0%
Black African	6.3%	3.2%	-3.1%	2.5%	0.7%
Black Caribbean	2.1%	5.4%	3.3%	1.0%	4.4%
Other Black	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	3.2%	2.1%	0.9%	2.3%
Mixed Other	1.1%	1.1%	0.0%	0.8%	0.3%
White	82.6%	74.2%	-8.4%	81.4%	-7.2%
Other	1.6%	5.9%	4.3%	1.6%	4.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 73.3% 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	79.5%	73.3%	-6.2%	83.2%	-9.9%
European Union	6.8%	14.4%	7.6%	6.1%	8.3%
Rest of Europe	3.2%	1.1%	-2.1%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	6.8%	3.7%	-3.1%	2.7%	1.0%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	3.2%	1.6%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	3.7%	1.6%	1.3%	2.4%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	76.3%	72.9%	-3.4%	83.2%	-10.3%
10+ Years	0.5%	23.4%	22.9%	9.8%	13.6%
5-10 Years	2.6%	1.6%	-1.0%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Less than 2 years	18.9%	0.5%	-18.4%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.5%	76.7%	-5.2%
Ireland	3.8%	0.6%	3.2%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Lithuania	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	1.6%	1.3%	0.3%
Romania	3.8%	0.9%	2.9%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
Other Europe	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
North America and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.6%	37.2%	-5.6%
Christian	48.7%	46.2%	2.5%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Hindu	0.5%	1.7%	-1.2%
Jewish	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Muslim	9.1%	6.5%	2.6%
Other religion	2.7%	0.6%	2.1%
Not answered	6.4%	6.0%	0.4%

Safety

Is The Ridgeway Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Ridgeway was 242.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 175.5% higher than the Chingford Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

The Ridgeway has the 4th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chingford Green and the 64th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,900

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in E4 6UH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Ridgeway are based on 1052 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Waltham Forest.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Ridgeway, London, E4 6UH

Estimated Average Property Prices for E4 6UH

Average Price
£294,128

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£294,128

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Ridgeway

Average Price
£849,811

Semi-Detached
£1,219,680

Terraced
£767,809

Detached
£1,525,579

Flats/Maisonettes
£422,822

Other
£7,657,661

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The RidgewayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 13 Bowyer Court The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£235,000	2025-08-08	£230,143
Flat 20 Bowyer Court The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£235,000	2023-03-17	£237,145
Flat 10 Bowyer Court The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£395,000	2022-12-19	£389,906
Flat 22 Bowyer Court The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£275,000	2020-06-09	£289,550
Flat 7 Bowyer Court The Ridgeway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£290,000	2017-09-29	£297,474

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for E4 6UH

Employment

The percentage of retired residents living in E4 6UH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	59
Full-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Part-Time Employee	12
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Construction	8
Human health and social work activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Education	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	2
Real estate activities	1
Manufacturing	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ	- not rated	1,108 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ	3out of 4	449 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY	- not rated	455 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chingford CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School Cambridge Road , E4 7BP	- not rated	595 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Primary School 21 Wellington Avenue , E4 6RE	3out of 4	1,139 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES	3out of 4	1,259 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT	3out of 4	381 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT	- not rated	381 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES	3out of 4	1,239 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP	3out of 4	2,492 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ	- not rated	2,775 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Enfield College 73 Hertford Road , EN3 5HA	- not rated	4,247 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA	- not rated	4,400 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB	- not rated	4,870 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX	3out of 4	3,020 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ	- not rated	4,934 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA	3out of 4	4,962 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA	- not rated	724 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Davis School 5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY	- not rated	1,132 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Advantage Hawkwood Hawkwood Lodge , Yardley Lane E4 7RS	- not rated	1,330 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Waltham Forest School Faversham Avenue , Chingford E4 6DT	- not rated	1,331 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Hawkswood School and Centre Antlers Hill , E4 7RT	- not rated	1,335 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cugini	3 Crown Buildings, The Green	230 yd
Epic Burgers	4 Crown Buildings, The Green	230 yd
Helen's Coffee on the Green	5 Crown Buildings, The Green	230 yd
Juss A Cup	Juss A Cup, 45 Hornsey Road	422 yd
The Craft Cabin	57 Station Road	448 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kings Head	The Kings Head Public House, 2b Kings Head Hill	117 yd
United Services (Chingford) Club Ltd	United Services Club, 18 Kings Road	333 yd
The Royal Oak	The Royal Oak Public House, 219 Kings Head Hill	737 yd
Chingford Golf Club	158 Station Road	987 yd
Rusty Bike Public House	134-138 Station Road	987 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Costa Coffee	45-47 Station Road	448 yd
Mooboo Chingford	55 Station Road	448 yd
Sam's Fish & Chips	15 Station Road	448 yd
Double Bubble	38 Kings Road	519 yd
Huckleberry Chicken	16 Station Road	567 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	28-30 Station Road		567 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chingford Foundation School NEVIN DRIVE	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	381 yd
Chingford Assembly Hall Station Rd		389 yd
Ridgeway Park PEEL CLOSE	grass pitches, tennis courts	938 yd
St Egberts Playing Fields LOW HALL CLOSE	grass pitches	993 yd
Chingford Golf Range WALTHAM WAY	golf	1,068 yd
Chingford Rugby Club WALTHAM WAY	grass pitches	1,084 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	103.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of E4 6UH