Swanage Road is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9JX is located in the Hale End & Highams Park South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Walthamstow. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Swanage Road, London, E4 9JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9JP, E4 9JS, E4 9JU, E4 9JW, E4 9NT, E4 9JN, E4 9JT, E4 9NU, E4 9NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 9JX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 50.3% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 52.6% | 49.7% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 31.2% | 34.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 50.3% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 5.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 46.6% | 52.8% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.4% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 9.2% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 21.7% | 14.6% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 14.6% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 39.8% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 11.1% | 3.4% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| White | 67.9% | 60.6% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 75.2% 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 | 79.7% | 75.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 9.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 75% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 19.4% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 0% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 20.4% | 6.5% | 13.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Swanage Road was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.7% lower than the Chapel End average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Swanage Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Chapel End and the 137th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Swanage Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2019-12-11 | £612,410 |
| 5 Swanage Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2017-12-15 | £590,100 |
| 1 Swanage Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2005-02-11 | £735,700 |
| 1 Swanage Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 1997-02-28 | £639,358 |
E4 9JX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
E4 9JX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| 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 | 2,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 4,681 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,408 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 | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Junior Academy Roberts Road , Walthamstow E17 4LS | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 868 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 | 546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Academy Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,099 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,041 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,280 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,365 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 815 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wadham Cafe | 159 Wadham Road | 332 yd | |
| Kathy's Cafe at Peter May Sports Centre | 135 Wadham Road | 500 yd | |
| Indian Dining Club | 15 Winchester Road | 536 yd | |
| Prime Lounge | 19 Winchester Road | 536 yd | |
| Coffee Treasure | 7 Winchester Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bar/Cafe | Peter May Sports Centre, 135 Wadham Road | 501 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 320 Hale End Road | 552 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 601 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 634 yd | |
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Glamour | 200 Winchester Road | 55 yd | |
| Curry in a Hurry | 151 Wadham Road | 332 yd | |
| Sea Breeze | 385 Hale End Road | 479 yd | |
| Highams Kebab House | 17 Winchester Road | 536 yd | |
| Paya | 31 Winchester Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrison's Supermarket | 6 Salisbury Hall Gardens, Chingford Road | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 271 yd | |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 635 yd |
| South Chingford Foundation School RUSHCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 680 yd |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 697 yd |
| Match Day Centres (Wadham Lodge) Brookscroft Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 761 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 879 yd |
| Better Gym Walthamstow Stadium Chingford Road | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 916 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.