Malvern Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9NP 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 Malvern Avenue, London, E4 9NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 9GX, E4 9NR, E4 9NW, IG8 9LU, E4 9NN, IG8 9LS, IG8 9LR, IG8 9LW, E4 9NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 9NP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 9NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% 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 | 33% | 32.9% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 54.9% | 8.6% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 44.9% | 48.9% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 39.2% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.4% | 12.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 18.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 42.4% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 5.7% | 1.1% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 76.8% | 72.8% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -8.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 80% 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 | 87.4% | 80% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -3.2% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.7% | 79.9% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 13.6% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 0.9% | -8.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malvern Avenue was 74.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Hale End & Highams Park South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Malvern Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hale End & Highams Park South and the 338th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Malvern Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-09-25 | £526,564 |
| 2 Malvern Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2022-08-05 | £842,784 |
| 24 Malvern Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2022-03-30 | £875,491 |
| 51 Malvern Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £482,021 | 2022-01-10 | £549,462 |
| 30 Malvern Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2021-06-29 | £626,005 |
E4 9NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 148 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 23 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,015 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,447 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 | 471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chapel End Infant School and Early Years Centre Beresford Road , E17 4LN | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic School 1 Shernhall Street , Walthamstow E17 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,790 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 | 1,385 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,380 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 4,927 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 | 4,443 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,706 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 5,459 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 | 494 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,357 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walthamstow Montessori School Penryhn Hall , Penryhn Avenue E17 5DA | - not rated | 1,785 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vs Burgers | 507 Hale End Road | 413 yd | |
| Curry Kitchen | 487 Hale End Road | 413 yd | |
| Coco Cafe | 410 Hale End Road | 414 yd | |
| Indian Dining Club | 15 Winchester Road | 415 yd | |
| Prime Lounge | 19 Winchester Road | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 320 Hale End Road | 214 yd | |
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 414 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 486 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 495 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze | 385 Hale End Road | 140 yd | |
| Sushi Glamour | 200 Winchester Road | 340 yd | |
| Highland Fish Bar | 489 Hale End Road | 413 yd | |
| Strawberry's Ice Cream & Sandwich Bar | 509 Hale End Road | 413 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 412 Hale End Road | 414 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 403 yd | |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 620 yd | |
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 888 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 902 yd |
| Parmiters Sports Ground PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND PARMITERS SPORTS GROUND NELSON ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| South Chingford Foundation School RUSHCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 965 yd |
| Hale End (Arsenal Fc Academy) Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 972 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.