Underwood Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9EE 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 9EE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9EQ, E4 9ED, E4 9EG, E4 9BE, E4 9EN, E4 9EL, E4 9DD, E4 9BG, E4 9BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 9EE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% of residents 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 | 49.8% | 47.8% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.2% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 9EE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 40.3% | 47.6% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.1% | 36.2% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 8.5% | -4.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 46.5% | 51.5% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 12% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 30% | 26.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 5.3% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 9% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 15.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 35.5% | 17.9% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 7.7% | 2.4% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% 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 | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 76.2% | 61.7% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 1.7% | 6.2% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 73.3% 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 | 80.2% | 73.3% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -9.9% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 72.8% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 20.7% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 0.6% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 0.6% | -13.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Other religion | 4.3% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Underwood Road was 112.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.2% higher than the Endlebury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Underwood Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Endlebury and the 236th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-06-01 | £629,077 |
| 91 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2016-07-28 | £633,734 |
| 75 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £341,100 | 2016-01-11 | £474,300 |
| 77 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2015-09-17 | £709,565 |
| 99 Underwood Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2015-08-20 | £712,162 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,369 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,578 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 | 49 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Lane Primary School York Road , Chingford E4 8LA | 3out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Community school | 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 | 883 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,997 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,535 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 | 4,323 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,380 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 | 4,276 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,508 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| One Degree Academy Chace Village Road , EN2 8FU | 4out of 4 | 5,137 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,314 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 | 1,041 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,962 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Hornbeam Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT | 3out of 4 | 2,153 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 2,196 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 | 84 yd | |
| E4 Health & Fitness Club | 14a Hickman Avenue | 292 yd | |
| Survivor Caribbean Restaurant | 460 Larkshall Road | 608 yd | |
| Breeze Restaurant | 476-478 Larkshall Road | 649 yd | |
| Ziggy Played Guitar | Unit 9, 3 Signal Walk | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 746 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 765 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 803 yd | |
| The Kings Ford | 250-252 Chingford Mount Road | 844 yd | |
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! Highams Park at Tesco | 405 Larkshall Road | 84 yd | |
| Subway | 403 Larkshall Road | 645 yd | |
| Mount Fast Food | 40-42 Chingford Mount Road | 676 yd | |
| Perfect Fried Chicken | 52 Chingford Mount Road | 679 yd | |
| Phat Bite/MoJo's Peri Peri | 102 Chingford Mount Road | 679 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 84 yd | |
| Tesco | 239-241 Chingford Mount Road | 864 yd | |
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 885 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Hall Lane | 999 yd | |
| Iceland | 1a Old Church Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 85 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 242 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 291 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 304 yd |
| Larkswood Playing Fields LARKSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Chingford Memorial Park GENEVER CLOSE | tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Bannatyne Health Club (Chingford) SALISBURY HALL GARDENS | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 741 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 | 212.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.