The Broadway is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9LQ is located in the Hale End & Highams Park South 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 The Broadway, London, E4 9LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9LG, E4 9LE, E4 9LN, E4 9LH, E4 9EF, E4 9PT, E4 9NJ, E4 9PD, E4 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 9LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.2% | 49.5% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 9LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.4% 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 | 44.6% | 48.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 10.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 30.9% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5.5% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.5% | -3.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 52.4% | 56.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 28.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 10% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 16% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.9% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.6% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 13.9% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 43.2% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.1% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% 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 | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.1% | 4.7% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 64.8% | 63.2% | -1.6% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 64.8% 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 | 69.9% | 64.8% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -18.4% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 14.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 8.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.1% | 65.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 20.7% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 10.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 6.7% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 1% | -15.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Broadway was 129.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Hale End & Highams Park South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Broadway has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hale End & Highams Park South and the 194th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Broadway, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-05-22 | £101,427 |
| 7 The Broadway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-03-20 | £565,513 |
| 7 The Broadway, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2007-12-13 | £754,029 |
| 12A The Broadway, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-03-05 | £623,815 |
E4 9LQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 | 154 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 244 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 4out of 4 | 477 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , E4 9NG | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , Chingford E4 9NG | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Infants' School Selwyn Avenue , Highams Park E4 9NE | - not rated | 477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 1,735 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,805 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,963 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 | 4,863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,863 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,883 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,111 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 | - not rated | 341 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield House School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 686 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield House School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 686 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford House School 22 Marlborough Road , E4 9AL | - not rated | 1,069 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Coffee House | 1 The Broadway | 4 yd | |
| Indulge Coffee | 7 Broadway Parade, The Broadway | 48 yd | |
| Karya Cafe Bistro | 428 Hale End Road | 77 yd | |
| Melting Point Bistro | 16a Winchester Road | 90 yd | |
| Indian Dining Club | 15 Winchester Road | 97 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 2 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 48 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 87 yd | |
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 212 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 320 Hale End Road | 477 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek On Broadway | 9 The Broadway | 4 yd | |
| The Broadway Fish and Chips | 3 The Broadway | 44 yd | |
| Highams Kebab House | 17 Winchester Road | 97 yd | |
| Paya | 31 Winchester Road | 97 yd | |
| Subway | 403 Larkshall Road | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 701 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 356 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 480 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 514 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 524 yd |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 698 yd | |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 840 yd | |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 852 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.