Handsworth Avenue is in London and in Redbridge district. E4 9PJ is located in the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North 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 Handsworth Avenue, London, E4 9PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9PF, E4 9QY, E4 9PE, E4 9QZ, E4 9PQ, E4 9QD, E4 9QE, E4 9PD, E4 9PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E4 9PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 53.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.3% | 46.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 9PJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 40.2% | 42.4% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 43.5% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 48.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 36.4% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 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.
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 15.9% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 9.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.5% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 44% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| White | 82.8% | 73.2% | -9.6% | 81.4% | -8.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 77.9% 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 | 84.1% | 77.9% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 3.1% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 77.9% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 14.3% | 13.6% | 9.8% | 4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 1.2% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.2% | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handsworth Avenue was 88.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% higher than the Hale End & Highams Park South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Handsworth Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hale End & Highams Park South and the 314th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Handsworth Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2024-01-30 | £1,179,451 |
| 48 Handsworth Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-04-12 | £822,867 |
| 6 Handsworth Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-09-17 | £399,493 |
| 36A Handsworth Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £48,000 | 2020-07-17 | £53,544 |
| High Park House, 16A Handsworth Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £594,843 | 2018-07-27 | £646,946 |
E4 9PJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9PJ 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,197 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,361 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 | 161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 1,395 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 | 108 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,812 yd | Community 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 | 2,020 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,022 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,186 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | 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 | 5,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,155 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 312 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitefield Schools Macdonald Road , Walthamstow E17 4AZ | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterfall Elior at Highams Park School | 34 Handsworth Avenue | 42 yd | |
| Highams Lounge | 14 The Avenue | 234 yd | |
| The Purbani | 34 The Avenue | 234 yd | |
| 1 The Avenue | 1c The Avenue | 254 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 1 The Avenue | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 262 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 273 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 359 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 406 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 320 Hale End Road | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 12 The Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Wings Hut | 26 The Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 412 Hale End Road | 262 yd | |
| Gourmet House | 404 Hale End Road | 262 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Highams Park Station, 3 Station Approach The Avenue | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 6 yd |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 497 yd | |
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 685 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 758 yd |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 872 yd |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 1,069 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 | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.3% |
| 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 | 73 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.