Kings Avenue is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 0JQ 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 Kings Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 0JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 0JL, IG8 7RJ, IG8 0JP, IG8 0LS, IG8 7RQ, IG8 7RL, IG8 0JJ, IG8 0LT, IG8 7RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG8 0JQ 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 | 52.9% | 49.7% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50.3% | 3.2% | 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 IG8 0JQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.9% 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 | 19% | 22.5% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -15.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 66.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 22.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 56% | 58.7% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 10.3% |
| Good health | 28% | 30.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 7.9% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around IG8 0JQ this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 50.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 17.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 8.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.9% | 50.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 16.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.5% 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 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 17.3% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 14.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 72.6% | 57.5% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -23.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 78% 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 | 86.2% | 78% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -5.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 8.5% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.9% | 9.4% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.8% | 77.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -5.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 14% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 3.8% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.7% | 37.2% | -20.5% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 11.7% | 1.7% | 10.0% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kings Avenue was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.1% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Kings Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 41st lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 152 Kings Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2024-09-09 | £815,300 |
| 160 Kings Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2023-11-17 | £772,272 |
| 134 Kings Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2023-07-12 | £842,810 |
| 154 Kings Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,050,000 | 2022-11-24 | £1,066,867 |
| 176 Kings Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-08-08 | £898,578 |
IG8 0JQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 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 | 5,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,786 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,332 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 | 4,560 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 1,403 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frothy Coffee | Loughton Underground Station, Station Approach | 474 yd | |
| Mr Bistro | 5 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 847 yd | |
| Cafe Royale BBQ | 78 Snakes Lane East | 888 yd | |
| Cafe23@lizziefiori | 23 The Broadway | 909 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Rugby Football Club | Bancroft Rugby Football Club, Buckhurst Way | 512 yd | |
| Roding Valley Hall | Station Way, Buckhurst Hill | 534 yd | |
| Monkhams Inn | Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill | 679 yd | |
| Loughton Rugby Football Club | Sports Ground And Pavilion, Hornbeam Road | 715 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Fiesta | 42 Station Way, Buckhurst Hill | 499 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza Woodford Green | 1 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 847 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 2 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 847 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 3 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 847 yd | |
| Chariots Fish & Kebab | 4 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 931 yd | |
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Bancroft Rfc BUCKHURST WAY | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| The Woodford Wells Club MONKHAMS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.