Richmond Crescent is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9RT 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 Richmond Crescent, London, E4 9RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9RU, E4 9RS, E4 9SF, E4 9RR, E4 9HX, E4 9RP, E4 9RX, E4 9RZ, E4 9HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E4 9RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 52.8% | 49.7% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.3% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 9RT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 36.2% | 36.3% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 57.3% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) 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 | 59% | 59% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 30.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 5.9% | 7.3% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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.
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 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.6% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.9% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 44.1% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 79.9% | 85.5% | 5.6% | 81.4% | 4.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 85% 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 | 90.4% | 85% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 85% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.3% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.5% | 37.2% | 2.3% |
| Christian | 44.9% | 46.2% | -1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 5.4% | 6.5% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Crescent was 28.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.5% lower than the Hale End & Highams Park South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Crescent has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hale End & Highams Park South and the 74th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £825,000 | 2024-12-20 | £874,799 |
| 1A Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £699,995 | 2024-10-25 | £724,276 |
| 35 Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £661,000 | 2023-09-14 | £703,149 |
| 51 Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-08-18 | £719,124 |
| 25 Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £546,250 | 2019-08-30 | £693,368 |
E4 9RT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
E4 9RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 3,729 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,959 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 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary Academy 18 Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 2out of 4 | 833 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 1,106 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 | 669 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,717 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 | 2,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,289 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,600 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,229 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 | 4,570 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,380 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 | 888 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,766 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,853 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,947 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 The Avenue | 1c The Avenue | 464 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 1 The Avenue | 464 yd | |
| Romeo's Sandwich Bar | Chequers Cafe, 1a The Avenue | 464 yd | |
| Mood Lift Cafe | 7 The Avenue | 464 yd | |
| Survivor Caribbean Restaurant | 460 Larkshall Road | 575 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 525 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 715 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 778 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 813 yd | |
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vujon Indian Takeaway | 43b Hatch Lane | 625 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 12 The Avenue | 630 yd | |
| Wings Hut | 26 The Avenue | 630 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Highams Park Station, 3 Station Approach The Avenue | 646 yd | |
| Subway | 403 Larkshall Road | 725 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 829 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 72 yd |
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 308 yd |
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 491 yd | |
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 769 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 770 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 789 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 967 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 | 53.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.