Empress Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 8SR is located in the Larkswood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Empress Avenue, London, E4 8SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 8SS, E4 8SL, E4 8DF, E4 8EB, E4 8SP, E4 8BJ, E4 8SH, E4 8SG, E17 4LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 8SR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.2% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.8% | -0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 41.3% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 45.8% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 9.6% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 1.3% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 49.3% | 50.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.7% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.9% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 17.2% | 17.9% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 11.9% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 13.1% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 13.5% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 36.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.7% 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 | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 7.8% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 9% | 3.6% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 12.8% | 13.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 12.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 81.4% | -32.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 72% | 61.2% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 17.5% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 3.1% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 9.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 61.2% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 26.1% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 1.4% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.7% | 37.2% | -16.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 19.5% | 6.5% | 13.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.3% | 6.0% | 4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Empress Avenue was 175.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.4% higher than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Empress Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 116th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £562,500 | 2024-11-29 | £592,372 |
| 37 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £652,500 | 2022-10-18 | £672,331 |
| 24 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-08-12 | £518,245 |
| 35 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £476,000 | 2022-01-10 | £542,599 |
| 45 Empress Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2021-06-30 | £585,803 |
E4 8SR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 8SR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 2,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 5,432 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | 1out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,747 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 | 912 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,383 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,409 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,761 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,564 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 773 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,497 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy's Cafe at Peter May Sports Centre | 135 Wadham Road | 429 yd | |
| O'Cha Thai | 60 Billet Road | 462 yd | |
| Monoux Coffee Shop | 214-216 Chingford Road | 470 yd | |
| Bannatyne's Cafe Bar | Bannatynes Gymnasium, 2 Morrison Avenue | 494 yd | |
| The Restaurant Hub | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 427 yd | |
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC | 232 Chingford Road | 470 yd | |
| Monoux Fish Bar | 220 Chingford Road | 470 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 500 yd | |
| Curry in a Hurry | 151 Wadham Road | 604 yd | |
| Sushi Glamour | 200 Winchester Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 494 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 500 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 180 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 232 yd |
| South Chingford Foundation School RUSHCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 356 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 478 yd |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 571 yd |
| George White Sports Ground BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Tyne Acre Playing Fields (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Blades And Salisbury Hall Playing Fields Walthamstow Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 591 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Chingford) MORRISON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 646 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 | 226.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.