Butlers Drive is in London and in Epping Forest district. E4 7RL 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 Butlers Drive, London, E4 7RL 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 local area around E4 7RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 51.8% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 48.2% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 7RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 38.4% | 43.9% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.6% | 43.3% | -1.3% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) 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 | 53.8% | 60.3% | 6.5% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 26% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 30.8% | 17.3% | -13.5% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.6% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 21.3% | 10.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 26.4% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 7.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 87.2% | 68.2% | -19.0% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 92.5% | 88.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 88.6% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 43.4% | 46.2% | -2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Butlers Drive was 180.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 122.9% higher than the Waltham Abbey North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Butlers Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Waltham Abbey North and the 27th highest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Butlers Drive, London, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-08-19 | £477,710 |
| 3 Butlers Drive, London, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-08-12 | £551,358 |
| 26 Butlers Drive, London, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £452,500 | 2022-07-08 | £452,500 |
| 6 Butlers Drive, London, Essex Terraced, an established residential building | £399,000 | 2021-11-10 | £416,496 |
| 25 Butlers Drive, London, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-04-21 | £456,950 |
E4 7RL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Nursery School Hurst Drive , EN8 8DH | 3out of 4 | 3,462 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School Blindman's Lane , Cheshunt EN8 9DW | 4out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Primary School Salisbury Road , EN3 6HG | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Beech CofE Primary School Mott Street , High Beach IG10 4AP | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keys Meadow Primary School 84 Tysoe Avenue , EN3 6FB | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Primary School Chesterfield Road , EN3 6BG | 2out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holdbrook Primary School and Nursery Longcroft Drive , EN8 7QG | 2out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Enfield Kinetic Crescent , Innova Park EN3 7XH | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Harold Business & Enterprise Academy Broomstick Hall Road , EN9 1LF | 3out of 4 | 3,172 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lea Valley Academy Bullsmoor Lane , EN3 6TW | 3out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Stopford's School Brick Lane , EN1 3PU | 3out of 4 | 3,970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius College Turkey Street , EN1 4NP | 3out of 4 | 4,010 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capel Manor College Bullsmoor Lane , EN1 4RQ | - not rated | 4,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 2,488 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshsteps Independent school Innova House , Kenetic Crescent EN3 7XH | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fern House School Chesterfield Primary School , EN3 6BG | 1out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 2,927 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Durants School 4 Pitfield Way , EN3 5BY | 3out of 4 | 3,271 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plough Public House | The Plough PH, Sewardstone Road | 190 yd | |
| Bakers Arms Public House | Sewardstone Road, Waltham Abbey | 448 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sewardstone Village Hall Sewardstone Village Hall Sewardstone Village Hall Sewardstone Road | 123 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 215.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 114.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.