Burnside Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 8YJ is located in the Valley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnside Avenue, London, E4 8YJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 8QT, E4 8QS, E4 8NB, E4 8YU, E4 8NA, E4 8RT, E4 8QH, E4 8YG, E4 8YX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 8YJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E4 8YJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 42.9% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 41.7% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.1% | -1.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 49.3% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.2% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
In the area around E4 8YJ this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 30% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 35% | 21.0% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 17.1% | 0% | -17.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.2% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 6.2% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 53.4% | 47.2% | -6.2% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 9.8% | 6.7% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
In this area, 66% 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 | 69% | 66% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 10.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 6.2% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.5% | 8.4% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 65.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 23.8% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 3% | -8.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.3% | 2.8% | -11.5% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 36.7% | 46.2% | -9.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 3.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnside Avenue was 114.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.2% lower than the Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnside Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Valley and the 231st highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Burnside Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2003-08-08 | £497,319 |
| 51 Burnside Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 1997-10-24 | £505,443 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,087 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 3,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowland Hill Nursery School White Hart Lane , Totenham N17 7LT | 3out of 4 | 4,821 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 | 130 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Lane Primary School York Road , Chingford E4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Primary Academy Billet Road , Waltham Forest E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roger Ascham Primary School 1 Wigton Road , Walthamstow E17 5HU | 3out of 4 | 1,226 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 | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,099 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden Girls' School Waltham Forest Silver Birch House , E17 5SD | 4out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,407 yd | Community 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 | 1,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,714 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 | 3,191 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 3,710 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | 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 | 3,437 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,868 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,940 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,057 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 137 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Independent School Uplands House , Blackhorse Lane E17 5QJ | - not rated | 2,234 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netty's Cafe | Unit 1, Avenue Industrial Estate, Justin Road | 216 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Ltd | 3 Morrison Avenue | 338 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 44 Chingford Mount Road | 461 yd | |
| Pizza Point The Original | 50 Chingford Mount Road | 461 yd | |
| Pit-Stop | 40-42 Chingford Mount Road | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 65-67 Hall Lane | 971 yd | |
| The Kings Ford | 250-252 Chingford Mount Road | 1,005 yd | |
| Wishing Well | 11 Hall Lane | 1,045 yd | |
| Old Hall Tavern | 200 Hall Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasha's | 10 Burnside Avenue | 2 yd | |
| Valley Spice Indian Takeaway/Indian Ocean/Bayleaf Kitchen/Zaffran | 16 Burnside Avenue | 2 yd | |
| Mount Fast Food | 40-42 Chingford Mount Road | 461 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 52 Chingford Mount Road | 490 yd | |
| Phat Bite/MoJo's Peri Peri | 102 Chingford Mount Road | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 556 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 575 yd | |
| Costco | 1 Shadbolt Avenue | 753 yd | |
| Aldi Stores | Unit 2 Aldi, Cork Tree Way | 870 yd | |
| Tesco | 239-241 Chingford Mount Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Soccer Centre (Chingford) MORRISON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 354 yd |
| Blades And Salisbury Hall Playing Fields Walthamstow Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 408 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chingford) SALISBURY HALL GARDENS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 457 yd |
| Fairways Driving Range (Closed) Southend Road | golf | 476 yd |
| Broadfields Sports Ground FAIRWAYS FAIRWAYS WALTHAMSTOW AVENUE | grass pitches | 529 yd |
| Tyne Acre Playing Fields (Closed) Billet Road | grass pitches | 737 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 823 yd |
| Britannia Playing Fields BILLET ROAD | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Chingford Memorial Park GENEVER CLOSE | tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Walthamstow Academy BILLET ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 920 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.9% |
| 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 | 3.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.