Nelson Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9AP 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 Nelson Road, London, E4 9AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9AR, E4 9AL, E4 9AJ, E4 8SD, E4 9AZ, E4 8SE, E4 9AY, E4 9AH, E4 9AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 9AP 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 9AP 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 Nelson 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.
Nelson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2026-02-14 | £530,000 |
| 27 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £777,000 | 2026-01-06 | £779,963 |
| 29 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2025-03-28 | £605,893 |
| 67 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2024-10-14 | £767,813 |
| 81 Nelson Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2024-08-12 | £823,333 |
E4 9AP 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 | 2,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,144 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , E4 9NG | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , Chingford E4 9NG | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Infants' School Selwyn Avenue , Highams Park E4 9NE | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 636 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 | 273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 1,282 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 | 1,354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 3,984 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 | 3,967 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,729 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 5,340 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 | 105 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 753 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 753 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Community special school | 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 | 254 yd | |
| Star Cafe | 44 Chingford Mount Road | 427 yd | |
| Pizza Point The Original | 50 Chingford Mount Road | 427 yd | |
| Pit-Stop | 40-42 Chingford Mount Road | 445 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Ltd | 3 Morrison Avenue | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 764 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 934 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 978 yd | |
| Dog & Duck Public House/Sourdough Saloon | 222 Chingford Road | 1,005 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Fast Food | 40-42 Chingford Mount Road | 445 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 52 Chingford Mount Road | 589 yd | |
| Phat Bite/MoJo's Peri Peri | 102 Chingford Mount Road | 589 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 96 Chingford Mount Road | 589 yd | |
| Tandoori Cottage | 68 Chingford Mount Road | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 254 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Store, 11 Walthamstow Avenue | 626 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| South Chingford Foundation School RUSHCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 276 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chingford) SALISBURY HALL GARDENS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 319 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Chingford) MORRISON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 441 yd |
| Blades And Salisbury Hall Playing Fields Walthamstow Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 614 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 685 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 | 192.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.