Charles Place is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 7DW is located in the Chingford Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 2009-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charles Place, London, E4 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 7EF, E4 7DS, E4 7DT, E4 7DU, E4 7EE, E4 7AN, E4 7EP, E4 7HW, E4 7DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 7DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.5% | 49.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.5% | 50.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E4 7DW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 28.5% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 57.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 6.6% | 3.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 47.5% | 50.3% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 34.5% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 12% | 3.3% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.7% | 13.8% | 2.1% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 6.7% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.1% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.7% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.1% | 43.6% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 1.3% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 90.2% | 81% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -0.4% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 89.1% | 83.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.6% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 83.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.4% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.9% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.5% | 76.7% | 9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charles Place was 53.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Chingford Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charles Place has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chingford Green and the 227th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Charles Place, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2016-03-31 | £802,065 |
| 1 Charles Place, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2009-09-11 | £1,140,928 |
E4 7DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Yardley Primary School Hawkwood Crescent , E4 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,366 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School 21 Wellington Avenue , E4 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,514 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 | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,306 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,638 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Enfield 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | - not rated | 3,462 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,785 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,247 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 | 3,045 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,096 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 4,767 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 | 539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 2,659 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 2,659 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Cup | 52-54 Station Road | 312 yd | |
| Chingford Chinese Restaurant | 4 Station Road | 312 yd | |
| Robin’s Pie and Mash | 50 Station Road | 312 yd | |
| The Craft Cabin | 57 Station Road | 315 yd | |
| Green 17 Bistro | 17 Station Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Head | The Kings Head Public House, 2b Kings Head Hill | 323 yd | |
| United Services (Chingford) Club Ltd | United Services Club, 18 Kings Road | 473 yd | |
| Chingford Golf Club | 158 Station Road | 621 yd | |
| Rusty Bike Public House | 134-138 Station Road | 621 yd | |
| Royal Epping Forest Golf Club | Forest Approach | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huckleberry Chicken | 16 Station Road | 312 yd | |
| Empire BBQ | 6 Station Road | 312 yd | |
| Buddy's Grill | 48 Station Road | 312 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 45-47 Station Road | 315 yd | |
| Mooboo Chingford | 55 Station Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 28-30 Station Road | 312 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chingford Assembly Hall Station Rd | 242 yd | |
| Chingford Foundation School NEVIN DRIVE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| Chingford Golf Course CHINGFORD GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE CHINGFORD GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE BURY ROAD | golf | 849 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 | 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 | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.