Hawkwood Crescent is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 7PN 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hawkwood Crescent, London, E4 7PN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 7PL, E4 7QA, E4 7PD, E4 7PE, E4 7RS, E4 7RU, E4 7PH, E4 7PJ, E4 7PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 7PN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 50.7% | 49.8% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.2% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 7PN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 32.3% | 31.4% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 56.5% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 43.4% | 55.3% | 11.9% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 31.6% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 10.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 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 | 23.7% | 17.8% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.1% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17% | 3.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 31.6% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 90.3% | 74.5% | -15.8% | 81.4% | -6.9% |
| Other | 1% | 10% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
In this area, 84% 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 | 91% | 84% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.5% | 84% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkwood Crescent was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Chingford Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hawkwood Crescent has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chingford Green and the 282nd lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Hawkwood Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £624,000 | 2023-08-25 | £669,752 |
| 36 Hawkwood Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-06-30 | £674,258 |
| 46 Hawkwood Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-06-21 | £621,379 |
| 42 Hawkwood Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2021-06-14 | £568,621 |
| 26 Hawkwood Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £559,000 | 2018-04-16 | £709,863 |
E4 7PN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Primary School Hawkwood Crescent , E4 7PH | 4out of 4 | 277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,840 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Primary School Alma Road , Ponders End EN3 4UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School 21 Wellington Avenue , E4 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,972 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 | 1,402 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,536 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Enfield 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AIM Academy North London 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | 1out of 4 | 2,796 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,029 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 564 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 1,724 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Valley Cafe | Valley Golf Course, 155 Sewardstone Road | 400 yd | |
| Cafe 73 | 73 Sewardstone Road | 400 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds, 51 Sewardstone Road | 753 yd | |
| Enterprise House Restaurant | Enterprise House, 112 Kings Head Hill | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George Sailing Club | Water Land King George Reservoir, Lea Valley Road | 580 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public House, 219 Kings Head Hill | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Grill | 50 Sewardstone Road | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Egberts Playing Fields LOW HALL CLOSE | grass pitches | 878 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 | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.