Mayhew Close is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 8BB is located in the Valley 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 Mayhew Close, London, E4 8BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 8AD, E4 8AE, E4 8BA, E4 8BE, E4 8BD, E4 8AX, E4 8AZ, E4 8DY, E4 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 8BB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 50.9% | 48.1% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 51.9% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 8BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 35.3% | 30% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 56.3% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 43.6% | 52.7% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 4.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 34.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 8.8% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 18.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 9.9% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 9.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 19.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 32.8% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 6.7% | 5.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.3% 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 | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 84.8% | 68.3% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -13.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 81% 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 | 83.2% | 81% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 8.5% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 81% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 14% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 0.5% | -10.8% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayhew Close was 46.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.0% lower than the Endlebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mayhew Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Endlebury and the 185th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mayhew Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £657,500 | 2023-09-01 | £700,005 |
| 12 Mayhew Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2023-07-28 | £677,884 |
| 3 Mayhew Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2015-12-11 | £594,201 |
| 9 Mayhew Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-06-05 | £587,296 |
| 12 Mayhew Close, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2012-06-14 | £820,835 |
E4 8BB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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 8BB 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,717 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 5,378 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary School 21 Wellington Avenue , E4 6RE | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Lane Primary School York Road , Chingford E4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 1,035 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | 1out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,446 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wren Academy Enfield 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| AIM Academy North London 34 Turin Road , N9 8DQ | 1out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 2,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,422 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,984 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,345 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,369 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 2,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,781 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark John Keats Academy Bell Lane , EN3 5PA | 4out of 4 | 5,310 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Academy 85 Bounces Road , Edmonton N9 8LD | - not rated | 2,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 2,517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alternative Centre of Education 45/51 Market Square , Edmonton Green N9 0TZ | - not rated | 2,700 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkswood (Therapeutic) Antlers Hill , E4 7RT | 3out of 4 | 2,701 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still Waters Cafe & Luncheon Club | Chingford Mount Baptist Church, 1a Leadale Avenue | 226 yd | |
| Oh My Coffee Shop | 92-94 Old Church Road | 473 yd | |
| Lydia Restaurant | 85-87 Old Church Road | 477 yd | |
| Super Sushi | 89-91 Old Church Road | 477 yd | |
| Naseeb | 65 Old Church Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford Rugby Club Bar | 291 Waltham Way | 325 yd | |
| The Mount | 30-32 Old Church Road | 622 yd | |
| The Greene Man | The Green Man Public House, 191 Old Church Road | 707 yd | |
| Wishing Well | 11 Hall Lane | 731 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 65-67 Hall Lane | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiano Pizza | 77 Old Church Road | 477 yd | |
| Kebab World | 67 Old Church Road | 477 yd | |
| The Best | 115 Old Church Road | 477 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 69 Old Church Road | 477 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 81 Old Church Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1a Old Church Road | 637 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Hall Lane | 731 yd | |
| Tesco | 239-241 Chingford Mount Road | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Park PEEL CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 871 yd |
| Lime Academy Larkswood 70-72 70-72 NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 918 yd |
| St Edmunds Church Hall CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD | 976 yd | |
| Chingford Rugby Club WALTHAM WAY | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Chingford Golf Range WALTHAM WAY | golf | 1,076 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 | 43.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.