Underwood Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9EB 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 Underwood Road, London, E4 9EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9EN, E4 9ED, E4 9EA, E4 9DX, E4 9BN, E4 9DD, E4 9BL, E4 9DU, E4 9EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E4 9EB is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 46.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 52.1% | 53.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E4 9EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 31.5% | 33.4% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 55.3% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 45.4% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 39.6% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 19.6% | 2.6% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 9% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 15% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 15.9% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 33.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.8% 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% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 2.2% | -3.9% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 9.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 8.8% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 73.3% | 66.8% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -14.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 76.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.3% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 10.9% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 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 | 87.8% | 76.1% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 15.6% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.6% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 2.5% | -8.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5% | 13.5% | -8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 14.2% | 6.5% | 7.7% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underwood Road was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.7% lower than the Endlebury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Underwood Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Endlebury and the 81st lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-01-19 | £857,782 |
| 16 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2023-12-11 | £876,530 |
| 45 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-05-10 | £800,503 |
| 41 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-12-16 | £703,367 |
| 12 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2020-06-09 | £784,683 |
E4 9EB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,627 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,638 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 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Lane Primary School York Road , Chingford E4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Manor Primary School 4 Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | 1out of 4 | 1,207 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 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 2,049 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,281 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 | 2,284 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,743 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 | 4,336 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 3,991 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,630 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 4,867 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,134 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 2,203 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,495 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 331 yd | |
| Nuffield Health Chingford | Greens Health And Fitness, 3 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 503 yd | |
| Harvester | Harvester, 5 Larkswood Leisure Park, 175 New Road | 503 yd | |
| E4 Health & Fitness Club | 14a Hickman Avenue | 570 yd | |
| Juice Shop | 240 Chingford Mount Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Ford | 250-252 Chingford Mount Road | 629 yd | |
| Wishing Well | 11 Hall Lane | 781 yd | |
| The Mount | 30-32 Old Church Road | 809 yd | |
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 820 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Highams Park at Tesco | 405 Larkshall Road | 331 yd | |
| Eaturkish' | Rear or 234 chingford Mount Road, 234 Chingford Mount Road | 620 yd | |
| Kickin Chicken | 232 Chingford Mount Road | 629 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 222 Chingford Mount Road | 629 yd | |
| Fish & Chicken | 237 Chingford Mount Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 331 yd | |
| Tesco | 239-241 Chingford Mount Road | 665 yd | |
| Iceland | 1a Old Church Road | 774 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Hall Lane | 781 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larkswood Playing Fields LARKSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 249 yd |
| Chingford Memorial Park GENEVER CLOSE | tennis courts | 427 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 439 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 440 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 505 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Lime Academy Larkswood 70-72 70-72 NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 512 yd |
| St Edmunds Church Hall CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD | 555 yd | |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 567 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.