Woodman Lane is in London and in Epping Forest district. E4 7QR is located in the Waltham Abbey South & Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Woodman Lane, London, E4 7QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 7QR 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 | 52.7% | 49.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 50.2% | 2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.4% | 31.6% | 12.2% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 48.1% | -14.0% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (87%) 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 | 47.3% | 58.8% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 10.4% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 28.2% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 15% | 11.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 31.8% | 25.2% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.7% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 9.7% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 30.6% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -3.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% 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% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.9% | 87.3% | -9.6% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.8% | 92.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.7% | 92.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodman Lane was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.8% lower than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodman Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 175th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping 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 -77.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeleigh Woodman Lane, London, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £2,650,000 | 2024-11-28 | £2,590,631 |
| Bywold Woodman Lane, London, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,425,000 | 2024-10-31 | £1,400,205 |
| Number Four Woodman Lane, London, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,450,000 | 2023-12-08 | £1,442,487 |
| Ashton Woodman Lane, London, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £1,525,000 | 2023-09-22 | £1,483,283 |
| End House Woodman Lane, London, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £2,950,000 | 2021-08-13 | £3,143,174 |
E4 7QR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7QR 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Primary School Hawkwood Crescent , E4 7PH | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Beech CofE Primary School Mott Street , High Beach IG10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,997 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Valley High School Alderton Hill , IG10 3JA | 3out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Enfield 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | - not rated | 4,245 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 | 3,442 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 4,307 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,423 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 901 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Braeside School 130 High Road , IG9 5SD | - not rated | 2,572 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands School 6/8 Albion Hill , IG10 4RA | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halfway House | West Essex Golf Club Ltd, Bury Road | 243 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Essex Golf Club | West Essex Golf Club Ltd, Bury Road | 243 yd | |
| Royal Epping Forest Golf Club | Forest Approach | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Essex Golf Club BURY ROAD | golf | 841 yd |
| Chingford Golf Course CHINGFORD GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE CHINGFORD GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE BURY ROAD | golf | 1,016 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 | 245 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 474.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.