Rowden Park Gardens is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 8SB is located in the Larkswood 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 Rowden Park Gardens, London, E4 8SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 8SQ, E4 8SA, E4 8SE, E4 8SD, E4 8SH, E4 9AH, E4 8SF, E4 8SG, E4 9AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 8SB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 55.9% | 48.4% | -7.5% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 44.1% | 51.6% | 7.5% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 35.5% | 41.4% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 47.2% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 3.6% | -6.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 42.6% | 49.5% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 9.2% | -7.0% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.5% | 21.1% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 12.7% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 12.3% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 11% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 35.1% | 17.2% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 8% | 3.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.8% 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 | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 5.9% | -1.6% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.3% | 12.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 8.9% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 11.1% | 10.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 9.5% |
| Other Black | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 42% | 41.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -39.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 68.5% | 59.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 6% | 14.9% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 8.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| 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 | 67.9% | 59.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 26.4% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.1% | 2.4% | -17.7% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.7% | 76.7% | 0.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.4% | 37.2% | -17.8% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 20.8% | 6.5% | 14.3% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowden Park Gardens was 172.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.5% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowden Park Gardens has the 13th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 123rd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Rowden Park Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2024-05-21 | £546,258 |
| 32 Rowden Park Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £508,000 | 2022-08-31 | £526,536 |
| 38 Rowden Park Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-06-10 | £547,967 |
| 33 Rowden Park Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-11-07 | £452,376 |
| 33 Rowden Park Gardens, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-09-07 | £438,424 |
E4 8SB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 61 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 5,329 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salisbury Manor Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | 1out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,606 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,759 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,669 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,790 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 3,646 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,713 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 5,459 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 | 528 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,067 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne's Cafe Bar | Bannatynes Gymnasium, 2 Morrison Avenue | 116 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Ltd | 3 Morrison Avenue | 325 yd | |
| The Restaurant Hub | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 387 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 44 Chingford Mount Road | 503 yd | |
| Pizza Point The Original | 50 Chingford Mount Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 727 yd | |
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 387 yd | |
| Mount Fast Food | 40-42 Chingford Mount Road | 523 yd | |
| Pasha's | 10 Burnside Avenue | 663 yd | |
| Valley Spice Indian Takeaway/Indian Ocean/Bayleaf Kitchen/Zaffran | 16 Burnside Avenue | 663 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 52 Chingford Mount Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 116 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 387 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 202 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Chingford) MORRISON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 308 yd |
| South Chingford Foundation School RUSHCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 320 yd |
| Blades And Salisbury Hall Playing Fields Walthamstow Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chingford) SALISBURY HALL GARDENS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 354 yd |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 540 yd |
| Tyne Acre Playing Fields (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 619 yd |
| Fairways Driving Range (Closed) Southend Road | golf | 659 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 192.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.