Hall Lane is in Chingford, London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 8HU 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 Hall Lane, Chingford, London, E4 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 8EY, E4 8HB, E4 8HT, E4 8HA, E4 8HF, E4 8HS, E4 8EX, E4 8HX, E4 8AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 8HU has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52.5% | 47.8% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.5% | 52.2% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 38.6% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 47.1% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 54.4% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 30.1% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 11% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 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 | 19% | 19.8% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8.2% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.3% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 35.5% | 12.4% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.4% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.3% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 5% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.3% | 55.3% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -26.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 10.3% | 9.0% | 1.6% | 8.7% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 74.9% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 74% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 22.1% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 1.1% | -15.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.9% | 37.2% | -13.3% |
| Christian | 46.7% | 46.2% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hall Lane was 45.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hall Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Valley and the 175th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 73% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 169 Hall Lane, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2026-02-27 | £475,000 |
| 189 Hall Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-03-28 | £490,982 |
| 141 Hall Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2024-12-09 | £517,541 |
| 155 Hall Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £512,000 | 2022-05-27 | £572,939 |
| 149 Hall Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-11-02 | £569,805 |
The percentage of student residents living in E4 8HU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 4,700 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 4out of 4 | 4,782 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Lane Primary School York Road , Chingford E4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Lane Junior School York Road , Chingford E4 8LA | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , Chingford E4 8YJ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Hall Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , Chingford E4 8YJ | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,874 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,786 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,288 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,705 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3,233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 3,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford House School 22 Marlborough Road , E4 9AL | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Morris School Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | - not rated | 2,016 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artizan Oasis Cafe | 285 Hall Lane | 451 yd | |
| Ates Tas Firin | 1c Hall Lane | 672 yd | |
| Hugs & Mugs Food and Wine | 3 Albert Crescent | 688 yd | |
| The Best Brothers Bar | 11 Cherrydown Avenue | 694 yd | |
| Bistro Bakery | 4 Cherrydown Avenue | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hall Tavern | 200 Hall Lane | 57 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 65-67 Hall Lane | 332 yd | |
| Wishing Well | 11 Hall Lane | 672 yd | |
| The Mount | 30-32 Old Church Road | 740 yd | |
| The Kings Ford | 250-252 Chingford Mount Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie's Fish Bar | 291 Hall Lane | 451 yd | |
| Chingford Chicken Village | 289 Hall Lane | 451 yd | |
| Mount Charcoal Grill | 2 Hall Lane | 495 yd | |
| Subway | 9 Hall Lane | 672 yd | |
| Amayas | 7 Cherrydown Avenue | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores | Unit 2 Aldi, Cork Tree Way | 557 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Hall Lane | 672 yd | |
| Costco | 1 Shadbolt Avenue | 736 yd | |
| Tesco | 239-241 Chingford Mount Road | 750 yd | |
| Iceland | 1a Old Church Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Edmunds Church Hall CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD | 854 yd | |
| Chingford Memorial Park GENEVER CLOSE | tennis courts | 1,001 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.