Richmond Crescent is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9RU 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 9RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9RT, E4 9SF, E4 9RS, E4 9RZ, E4 9RP, E4 9RR, E4 9RX, E4 9HX, E4 9RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 9RU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E4 9RU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 32.7% | 30.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 54.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.6% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4% | 6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 51.4% | 48.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 38.1% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 8.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 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 | 17% | 14.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.1% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 11.3% | -10.6% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 38.1% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 4.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 83.5% | 78.1% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 86.8% | 82.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86% | 82.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 14.5% | 12.3% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 0% | -7.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 9.8% | 6.0% | 3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Crescent was 10.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.7% lower than the Hale End & Highams Park South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Richmond Crescent has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hale End & Highams Park South and the 14th lowest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2025-03-31 | £790,801 |
| 76 Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-04-19 | £634,979 |
| 90C Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-01-29 | £499,709 |
| 26 Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2023-11-10 | £710,717 |
| 88 Richmond Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2020-09-07 | £627,810 |
E4 9RU 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 3,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,991 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 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary Academy 18 Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 2out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 1,122 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 | 685 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,685 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 | 2,526 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,906 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,324 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,623 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,261 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 | 4,572 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,415 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 | 904 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,763 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,980 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 | 493 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 1 The Avenue | 493 yd | |
| Romeo's Sandwich Bar | Chequers Cafe, 1a The Avenue | 493 yd | |
| Mood Lift Cafe | 7 The Avenue | 493 yd | |
| Survivor Caribbean Restaurant | 460 Larkshall Road | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 519 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 743 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 808 yd | |
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 838 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 844 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vujon Indian Takeaway | 43b Hatch Lane | 601 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 12 The Avenue | 659 yd | |
| Wings Hut | 26 The Avenue | 659 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Highams Park Station, 3 Station Approach The Avenue | 675 yd | |
| Shack No.14 | 14 Hatch Lane | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 37 yd |
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 307 yd |
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 481 yd | |
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 782 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Ainslie Wood Sports Ground UNDERWOOD ROAD | grass pitches | 999 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 | 56 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.