Yardley Lane is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 7RS 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 Yardley Lane, London, E4 7RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 7RU, E4 7PL, E4 7SE, E4 7PN, E4 7RT, E4 7QE, E4 7QB, E4 7PH, E4 7PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 7RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.4% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.6% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 35.8% | 40.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.4% | 40.5% | 5.1% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 9.6% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.2% | -5.0% | 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 | 38.5% | 51.1% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 27.8% | -11.9% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 11.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 34% | 24.7% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.7% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 32.3% | 15.9% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 7.8% | 1.7% | -6.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 5% | 7.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.9% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 77% | 62.4% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -19.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 85.1% | 75.1% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 5% | 11.6% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 74.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 21% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 1.6% | -8.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.1% | 37.2% | -11.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 13.2% | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Yardley Lane was 186.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 110.5% higher than the Chingford Green average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Yardley Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Chingford Green and the 102nd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Yardley Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-03-27 | £265,083 |
| 31 Yardley Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2024-08-27 | £599,355 |
| 42 Yardley Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-04-08 | £362,667 |
| 59 Yardley Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-06-18 | £493,913 |
| 29 Yardley Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2021-03-31 | £527,573 |
E4 7RS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 7RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardley Primary School Hawkwood Crescent , E4 7PH | 4out of 4 | 264 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Station Road , Chingford E4 7BJ | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alma Primary School Alma Road , Ponders End EN3 4UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford CofE Primary School King's Road , E4 7EY | 3out of 4 | 1,939 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School 21 Wellington Avenue , E4 6RE | 3out of 4 | 2,125 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 | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Enfield 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | - not rated | 2,899 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AIM Academy North London 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | 1out of 4 | 2,899 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heron Hall Academy Queensway , EN3 4SA | 3out of 4 | 3,055 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 | 2,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,055 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,212 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 | 510 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood Primary PRU Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waverley School 105 The Ride , EN3 7DL | 4out of 4 | 2,764 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Applied Educational Solutions 10 Central Parade , Green Street EN3 7HG | - not rated | 3,159 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 | 554 yd | |
| Cafe 73 | 73 Sewardstone Road | 554 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds, 51 Sewardstone Road | 909 yd | |
| Enterprise House Restaurant | Enterprise House, 112 Kings Head Hill | 1,051 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George Sailing Club | Water Land King George Reservoir, Lea Valley Road | 734 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | The Royal Oak Public House, 219 Kings Head Hill | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delicious Grill | 50 Sewardstone Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Egberts Playing Fields LOW HALL CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.