The Avenue is in London and in Waltham Forest district. E4 9RX 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 The Avenue, London, E4 9RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E4 9RB, E4 9RY, E4 9RP, E4 9QJ, E4 9QB, E4 9PX, E4 9QL, E4 9SF, E4 9QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E4 9RX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.5% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.5% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9RX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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 | 44.4% | 50% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 34.9% | -3.7% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.9% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.6% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 46.2% | 53.2% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 12.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.9% | 16.1% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.2% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 42.4% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 3.8% | 1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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 | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 77.6% | 69.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 63.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 63.8% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -19.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 18.8% | 13.4% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 63.5% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 23.1% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 2.1% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 7.3% | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 142.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 96.1% higher than the Hale End & Highams Park South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hale End & Highams Park South and the 172nd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111A The Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £527,500 | 2025-04-30 | £527,500 |
| 75 The Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2024-06-06 | £786,898 |
| 71 The Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2024-03-27 | £777,541 |
| 93 The Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £944,000 | 2024-02-23 | £1,014,247 |
| 111A The Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2022-03-31 | £518,192 |
E4 9RX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,569 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ainslie Wood Primary School 140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest E4 9DD | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary Academy 18 Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 2out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 3out of 4 | 1,013 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 | 491 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,863 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 | 2,350 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,181 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,217 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 | 4,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham Hale N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 5,313 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 | 711 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,621 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,832 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,920 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 | 316 yd | |
| Station Cafe | 1 The Avenue | 316 yd | |
| Romeo's Sandwich Bar | Chequers Cafe, 1a The Avenue | 316 yd | |
| Mood Lift Cafe | 7 The Avenue | 316 yd | |
| Waterfall Elior at Highams Park School | 34 Handsworth Avenue | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 557 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 628 yd | |
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 642 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 666 yd | |
| The Larkshall | 205 Larkshall Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 12 The Avenue | 474 yd | |
| Wings Hut | 26 The Avenue | 474 yd | |
| Coffee in the Park | Highams Park Station, 3 Station Approach The Avenue | 495 yd | |
| Subway | 403 Larkshall Road | 592 yd | |
| The Broadway Fish and Chips | 3 The Broadway | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Supermarket, 405 Larkshall Road | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Sports Ground THE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| Whitehall Tennis Club Larkshall Road | tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Chingford School Of Tennis Club Hickman Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 615 yd |
| St Annes Church Centre 200B 200B LARKSHALL ROAD | 667 yd | |
| Rolls Sports Ground HICKMAN AVENUE | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| E4 Fitness And Leisure Ltd HICKMAN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 857 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Chingford) LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK LARKSWOOD LEISURE PARK NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 890 yd |
| Chingford Leisure Centre Larkswood Leisure Park Larkswood Leisure Park New Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 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 | 77.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.