Brook Crescent is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9EP 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 Brook Crescent, London, E4 9EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9ER, E4 6SP, E4 8ET, E4 6SS, E4 9EU, E4 9ET, E4 9EX, E4 9ES, E4 9TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 9EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 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 | 34.9% | 35.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 46% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 9.2% | 1.3% | -7.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 11.9% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 43.5% | 51.4% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 36.7% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 8.5% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 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 | 26.1% | 24.2% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 3.8% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 30.1% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.3% | -7.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.4% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 81.4% | 74.3% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 70.6% 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 | 85.1% | 70.6% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -12.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 70.9% | -13.5% | 83.2% | -12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 16.4% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 1.7% | -10.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 8.2% | 6.5% | 1.7% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Crescent was 131.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 113.2% higher than the Endlebury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brook Crescent has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Endlebury and the 185th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Brook Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-04-26 | £537,469 |
| 21 Brook Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-11-10 | £571,814 |
| 26 Brook Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-09-15 | £540,956 |
| 2 Brook Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-02-11 | £645,550 |
| 12 Brook Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2021-03-12 | £651,872 |
E4 9EP 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 | 69 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 899 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,048 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 5,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkswood Primary School New Road , E4 8ET | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkswood Junior School New Road , Chingford E4 8ET | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkswood Infants' School New Road , E4 8ET | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chase Lane Junior School York Road , Chingford E4 8LA | - not rated | 786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 1,704 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 | 2,730 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,042 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 | 4,308 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haringey Sixth Form College White Hart Lane , Tottenham N17 8HR | - not rated | 4,751 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | 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 | 3,505 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Great Cambridge Road , EN1 1HQ | - not rated | 4,575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,778 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Edmonton County School Little Bury Street , Edmonton N9 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 5,184 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,332 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,886 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bojangles Brasserie | 1 Old Church Road | 272 yd | |
| Os 3 Reis Portuguese Grill | 45-47 Old Church Road | 272 yd | |
| Cafe La Rocca | 43 Old Church Road | 272 yd | |
| Love Food Mediterranean Kitchen / Gosleme Market Stall | 54 Old Church Road | 316 yd | |
| Nefis Ocakbasi | 46-48 Old Church Road | 316 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount | 30-32 Old Church Road | 325 yd | |
| The Kings Ford | 250-252 Chingford Mount Road | 353 yd | |
| Wishing Well | 11 Hall Lane | 406 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 65-67 Hall Lane | 738 yd | |
| The Greene Man | The Green Man Public House, 191 Old Church Road | 977 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiano Pizza | 77 Old Church Road | 324 yd | |
| Kebab World | 67 Old Church Road | 324 yd | |
| The Best | 115 Old Church Road | 324 yd | |
| Oriental Village | 69 Old Church Road | 324 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 81 Old Church Road | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 1a Old Church Road | 272 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 13 Hall Lane | 406 yd | |
| Tesco | 239-241 Chingford Mount Road | 416 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Larkswood 70-72 70-72 NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 133 yd |
| Larkswood Playing Fields LARKSWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| St Edmunds Church Hall CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD | 414 yd | |
| Chingford Memorial Park GENEVER CLOSE | tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 604 yd |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| Ridgeway Park PEEL CLOSE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 899 yd |
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 1,090 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 | 59.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.