Handsworth Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9QP 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 9QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9RN, E4 9RL, E4 9UL, E4 9QS, E4 9PZ, E4 9RJ, E4 9QR, E4 9PG, E4 9QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 9QP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.6% | -0.6% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.4% | 0.6% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 36% | 40.5% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 38.9% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -5.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 48.4% | 52.4% | 4.0% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 26.2% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -7.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 16.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 23.6% | 22.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 5% | -7.8% | 9.6% | -4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 11.6% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 40.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.1% | -0.6% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| White | 77.6% | 68.8% | -8.8% | 81.4% | -12.6% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 84.2% | 79.4% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 8% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 79.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 1.3% | -11.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.5% | 37.2% | 5.3% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 16% | 6.0% | 10.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Handsworth Avenue was 80.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% higher than the Hale End & Highams Park South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Handsworth Avenue has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hale End & Highams Park South and the 338th highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 10.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Handsworth Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-03-24 | £400,248 |
| 119 Handsworth Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £239,995 | 2007-12-17 | £553,146 |
| 121 Handsworth Avenue, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 1998-07-07 | £920,795 |
E4 9QP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,517 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,821 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 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary Academy 18 Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 2out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,202 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,921 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 | 2,359 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,270 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,294 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,453 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 | 5,015 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,404 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 544 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,321 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 378 yd | |
| 1 The Avenue | 1c The Avenue | 456 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 1 The Avenue | 456 yd | |
| Romeo's Sandwich Bar | Chequers Cafe, 1a The Avenue | 456 yd | |
| Mood Lift Cafe | 7 The Avenue | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 601 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 602 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 688 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 735 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | 320 Hale End Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 12 The Avenue | 541 yd | |
| Wings Hut | 26 The Avenue | 541 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Highams Park Station, 3 Station Approach The Avenue | 577 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 412 Hale End Road | 601 yd | |
| Gourmet House | 404 Hale End Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 347 yd |
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 443 yd |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 624 yd | |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 751 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 919 yd | |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 983 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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.