Finchingfield Avenue is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7JW is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Finchingfield Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 7JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7LA, IG8 7HD, IG8 7JP, IG8 7HB, IG8 7ET, IG8 7JZ, IG8 7JH, IG8 7LN, IG8 7LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 7JW 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 | 51.5% | 51.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 48.1% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 37.5% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 47.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.9% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 32.6% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 12.2% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 16% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.5% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.5% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 19.9% | 10.2% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 39.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 10.4% | 1.8% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.9% 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 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 4.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 67.9% | 60.9% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -20.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 72.8% 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 | 76.5% | 72.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 8.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.1% | 12.8% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 72.8% | -3.1% | 83.2% | -10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 17.4% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 5.5% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 0.9% | -14.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.7% | 37.2% | -18.5% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Finchingfield Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bridge average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Finchingfield Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £614,500 | 2024-12-09 | £613,308 |
| 28 Finchingfield Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2023-12-15 | £719,877 |
| 12 Finchingfield Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2020-11-24 | £665,551 |
| 22 Finchingfield Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2018-09-28 | £560,287 |
| 30 Finchingfield Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £353,500 | 2017-01-18 | £395,920 |
IG8 7JW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
IG8 7JW 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,878 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,251 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,834 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,850 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Park Cafe | James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East | 257 yd | |
| Eatalian Takeaway | 536 Chigwell Road | 348 yd | |
| Mr Bistro | 5 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 535 yd | |
| Temple Indian Fusion | The Old Parcels Office, Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 553 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 437 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 773 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 783 yd | |
| Uplands Social Club | Uplands Social Club, 2 Green Walk | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiqwell BBQ | 526 Chigwell Road | 348 yd | |
| Uptown Jamaican Take Away | 130a Snakes Lane East | 363 yd | |
| Chariots Fish & Kebab | 4 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 534 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza Woodford Green | 1 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 535 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 2 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 724 yd | |
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 792 yd | |
| Co-op | 686 Chigwell Road | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 98 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 384 yd |
| Ashton Playing Fields CHIGWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 579 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 861 yd |
| South Woodford Cricket And Sports Ground Highfield Road | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 961 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.