Snakes Lane is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 0DB is located in the Monkhams 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 Snakes Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 0DE, IG8 0BQ, IG8 0BS, IG8 0BJ, IG8 0BL, IG8 0DJ, IG8 0BH, IG8 0DN, IG8 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 0DB is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 50.4% | 46.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 53.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG8 0DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57% 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 | 49.7% | 57% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 19.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 28.3% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.2% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 4.8% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 48.7% | 57.8% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 29.9% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 9.6% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
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 53.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 18.8% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 3.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.1% | 53.5% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 19.7% |
| Other | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.5% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 0% | -5.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 6.3% | 0.7% | -5.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 72.8% | 71.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | -9.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 58.3% 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 | 78.6% | 58.3% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 24.5% | 21.8% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.4% | 5% | -4.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.8% | 58.7% | -18.1% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 25.7% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 11.7% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 1.7% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.6% | 76.7% | -14.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 4.6% | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 12.3% | 1.5% | 10.8% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snakes Lane was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.2% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Snakes Lane has the 31st lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 256th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Clifton Court, 27 Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2024-05-23 | £368,832 |
| 8 Clifton Court, 27 Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-09-29 | £359,277 |
| 10 Clifton Court, 27 Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2023-05-23 | £348,063 |
| 6 Clifton Court, 27 Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2023-04-26 | £337,047 |
| 12 Clifton Court, 27 Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-10-12 | £369,027 |
IG8 0DB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
IG8 0DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,114 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,261 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 | 3,266 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,305 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 117 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 693 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 910 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,303 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scuzi | 8 Johnston Road | 242 yd | |
| Storia | 8 Johnston Road | 242 yd | |
| Mezze on the Green | 2 Johnston Road | 242 yd | |
| Sushi Hut | 370 High Road | 280 yd | |
| YMC Breakfast Ltd | 368 High Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose & Crown Public House | 31 Mill Lane | 355 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 611 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 720 yd | |
| Woodford Rugby Football Club | High Road | 792 yd | |
| Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club | Monkhams Lane | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchills Fish & Chips | 360 High Road | 280 yd | |
| Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway | 437 High Road | 328 yd | |
| The Kauffie Company Ltd | 8 The Broadway | 611 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3 The Broadway | 611 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 573 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 50 yd | |
| Woodford Golf Club SUNSET AVENUE | golf | 481 yd |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Lower Site) SYDNEY ROAD | 700 yd | |
| The Woodford Wells Club MONKHAMS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 793 yd |
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 845 yd |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 939 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Upper Site) MORNINGTON ROAD | 1,032 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 | 62.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.