Marlborough Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9AJ 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 Marlborough Road, London, E4 9AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9AL, E4 9AZ, E4 9AP, E4 9AY, E4 9AR, E4 9DJ, E4 8SD, E4 9AH, E4 9AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 9AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.4% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.6% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 9AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 36.1% | 36.6% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 52.4% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -4.9% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 43.6% | 48% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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 | 23.5% | 23.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.8% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 11.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 37.3% | 11.2% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 7.2% | 1.3% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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 | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.2% | 9.4% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 14.1% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 6.2% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 64.1% | 47.2% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 7.1% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 77.1% | 66.9% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 10.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 5.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 11.2% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 66.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 24% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 4.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 0.8% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 27.4% | 6.5% | 20.9% |
| Other religion | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Road was 34.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Marlborough Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 112th lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Marlborough Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2025-10-29 | £598,937 |
| 9 Marlborough Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2024-08-30 | £588,734 |
| 65 Marlborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2023-07-25 | £597,175 |
| 17 Marlborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2022-01-06 | £907,956 |
| 29 Marlborough Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-03-23 | £529,579 |
E4 9AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Other | 27 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,158 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 4out of 4 | 585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , E4 9NG | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , Chingford E4 9NG | - not rated | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Infants' School Selwyn Avenue , Highams Park E4 9NE | - not rated | 585 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 | 364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 1,140 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,449 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,981 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 N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 5,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford House School 22 Marlborough Road , E4 9AL | - not rated | 95 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 717 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 1,320 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,320 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne's Cafe Bar | Bannatynes Gymnasium, 2 Morrison Avenue | 282 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 44 Chingford Mount Road | 349 yd | |
| Pizza Point The Original | 50 Chingford Mount Road | 349 yd | |
| Pit-Stop | 40-42 Chingford Mount Road | 367 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Ltd | 3 Morrison Avenue | 452 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 856 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 942 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 985 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 1,061 yd | |
| The Kings Ford | 250-252 Chingford Mount Road | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Fast Food | 40-42 Chingford Mount Road | 367 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 52 Chingford Mount Road | 504 yd | |
| Phat Bite/MoJo's Peri Peri | 102 Chingford Mount Road | 504 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 96 Chingford Mount Road | 504 yd | |
| Tandoori Cottage | 68 Chingford Mount Road | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 282 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 666 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 669 yd | |
| Tesco | 239-241 Chingford Mount Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chingford) SALISBURY HALL GARDENS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 272 yd |
| South Chingford Foundation School RUSHCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 367 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Chingford) MORRISON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 437 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 475 yd |
| Blades And Salisbury Hall Playing Fields Walthamstow Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 551 yd |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 664 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 202.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.