Royston Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9DF 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 Royston Avenue, London, E4 9DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9DE, E4 9DG, E4 9AX, E4 9DQ, E4 9DB, E4 9BY, E4 9DL, E4 9DH, E4 9AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 9DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 31.7% | 36% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 50.7% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.2% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 44.8% | 47.4% | 2.6% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.6% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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 | 22.9% | 23.7% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 5.8% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.5% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.9% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 37.1% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 3.3% |
| Other | 9.6% | 5.4% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.7% 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 | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 7.4% | 10.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 3.1% | -5.2% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.6% | 6.4% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| White | 55.2% | 46.7% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -34.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
In this area, 66.5% 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 | 71.9% | 66.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -16.7% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 7.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 8.1% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 7.3% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 4.7% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 10.3% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.7% | 65.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 27.1% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.4% | 1.1% | -18.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.6% | 37.2% | -18.6% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 23.3% | 6.5% | 16.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Royston Avenue was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Royston Avenue has the 25th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Chapel End and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Royston Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-11-17 | £508,243 |
| 40 Royston Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-07-17 | £512,160 |
| 50 Royston Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,500 | 2025-06-12 | £604,616 |
| 50 Royston Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £441,000 | 2021-06-24 | £507,511 |
| 24 Royston Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-03-12 | £493,594 |
E4 9DF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,783 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,161 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 | 370 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , Chingford E4 8YJ | - not rated | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Hall Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , Chingford E4 8YJ | - not rated | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Lane Junior School York Road , Chingford E4 8LA | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The McEntee School Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,430 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,855 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,402 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,202 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 | 3,909 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,320 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 N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 4,218 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 4,919 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,178 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,178 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 625 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,527 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayra Lounge | 58 Chingford Mount Road | 159 yd | |
| Leo's Caffe Bar | 78 Chingford Mount Road | 159 yd | |
| Orange Cafe | 116 Chingford Mount Road | 159 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 70 Chingford Mount Road | 159 yd | |
| Pit-Stop | 40-42 Chingford Mount Road | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Ford | 250-252 Chingford Mount Road | 648 yd | |
| Wishing Well | 11 Hall Lane | 770 yd | |
| The Mount | 30-32 Old Church Road | 887 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 65-67 Hall Lane | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 52 Chingford Mount Road | 159 yd | |
| Phat Bite/MoJo's Peri Peri | 102 Chingford Mount Road | 159 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 96 Chingford Mount Road | 159 yd | |
| Tandoori Cottage | 68 Chingford Mount Road | 159 yd | |
| The Golden Plaice | 76 Chingford Mount Road | 159 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 565 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 606 yd | |
| Tesco | 239-241 Chingford Mount Road | 627 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Hall Lane | 770 yd | |
| Iceland | 1a Old Church Road | 886 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chingford) SALISBURY HALL GARDENS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 330 yd |
| Chingford Memorial Park GENEVER CLOSE | tennis courts | 374 yd |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| St Edmunds Church Hall CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD | 535 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Chingford) MORRISON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 564 yd |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Blades And Salisbury Hall Playing Fields Walthamstow Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Larkswood Playing Fields LARKSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 742 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 | 233.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.