Sunset Avenue is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 0TQ 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 Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 0TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 0SN, IG8 0SP, IG8 0TH, IG8 0SZ, IG8 0SW, IG8 0SX, IG8 0TN, IG8 0TY, IG8 0TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 0TQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.5% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.5% | -0.7% | 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 vicinity of IG8 0TQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 23.9% | 21.5% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 56.5% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 13% | 13.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.8% | 41.5% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 39.7% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 14% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.7% | 22.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.4% | -1.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 15.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 33.5% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -0.3% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.4% | 77.9% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -3.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 78.3% 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 | 85.7% | 78.3% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.6% | 78.3% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 14.7% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 1.8% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.3% | 37.2% | -19.9% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 14.4% | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| 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 Sunset Avenue was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sunset Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 21st lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Hobart Court, 14 Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2024-03-20 | £587,911 |
| 2 Hobart Court, 14 Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2020-07-17 | £552,407 |
| 13 Hobart Court, 14 Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2019-06-27 | £607,091 |
| 5 Hobart Court, 14 Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2014-12-04 | £653,724 |
| 6 Hobart Court, 14 Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2014-07-04 | £637,500 |
IG8 0TQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 0TQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IG8 0TQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 102 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehall Primary School 90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longshaw Primary Academy 18 Longshaw Road , Chingford E4 6LH | 2out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 234 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,264 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,500 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,214 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 | 3,499 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,448 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 | 5,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 757 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nannie Annie's Daycare | 508 High Road | 460 yd | |
| Lilys Place | 510 High Road | 462 yd | |
| The Atrium | All Saints Church, Inmans Row | 547 yd | |
| Pizzeria Belsit | 439-443 High Road | 733 yd | |
| Mojos Brasserie | 421-423 High Road | 803 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Travellers Friend Public House | 496-498 High Road | 462 yd | |
| The Horse & Well Public House | 566-568 High Road | 575 yd | |
| Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club | Monkhams Lane | 653 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown Public House | 31 Mill Lane | 776 yd | |
| The Dove | Friday Hill | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway | 437 High Road | 733 yd | |
| Churchills Fish & Chips | 360 High Road | 857 yd | |
| Shack No.14 | 14 Hatch Lane | 1,074 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 26 Hatch Lane | 1,074 yd | |
| Harry's Fish'n'Chips | 22 Hatch Lane | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic High School (Upper Site) MORNINGTON ROAD | 136 yd | |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Lower Site) SYDNEY ROAD | 377 yd | |
| Woodford Golf Club SUNSET AVENUE | golf | 523 yd |
| The Woodford Wells Club MONKHAMS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Bancroft'S School 611-627 611-627 HIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 692 yd |
| Heathcote School Playing Fields HORNBEAM GROVE | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,028 yd |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 1,044 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 | 48.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.