Charteris Road is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 9BJ is located in the Churchfields 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 Charteris Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 0BA, IG8 9AS, IG8 9AF, IG8 0BB, IG8 0AS, IG8 9AH, IG8 0AZ, IG8 9AE, IG8 9AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG8 9BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 54.6% | 47% | -7.6% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 45.4% | 53% | 7.6% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 21.2% | 32.5% | 11.3% | 37.9% | -5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 28.4% | -17.6% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 27.2% | 14.5% | 9.1% | 18.1% |
| Widowed | 16.4% | 8.6% | -7.8% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 42.4% | 44.6% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 13.6% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 8.5% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 23.3% | 18% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.9% | 16.5% | 9.6% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.7% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 34.8% | -4.9% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 7.9% | 2.2% | -5.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.8% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 5.1% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 20.7% | 17.6% | 1.0% | 19.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 72.5% | 53.8% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -27.6% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 67.7% 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 | 76.4% | 67.7% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -15.5% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 9% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 7.7% | -4.1% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 10% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| 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 | 75.1% | 67.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 29.1% | 27.8% | 9.8% | 19.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 1.6% | -15.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.1% | 76.7% | 4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.8% | 37.2% | -17.4% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Jewish | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.3% | 6.5% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charteris Road was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% higher than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Charteris Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 344th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 Charteris Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2006-05-17 | £628,256 |
| 60 Charteris Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £316,000 | 2006-05-10 | £714,132 |
| 60 Charteris Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2002-08-16 | £828,217 |
| 62 Charteris Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £113,000 | 1997-08-06 | £706,939 |
| 60 Charteris Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 1997-06-27 | £800,151 |
IG8 9BJ area has a very high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 11% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 30 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 5,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,428 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 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,617 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,679 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 | 3,315 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,351 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,153 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,388 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 606 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,889 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe | 117 Snakes Lane West | 457 yd | |
| The Sushi Co | 2 The Broadway | 524 yd | |
| Rosso Restaurant | 1 The Broadway | 573 yd | |
| Costa | 5 The Broadway | 573 yd | |
| Shish | 23a The Broadway | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 573 yd | |
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 732 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 780 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 825 yd | |
| The Cricketers Public House | 299-301 High Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kauffie Company Ltd | 8 The Broadway | 573 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3 The Broadway | 573 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 613 yd | |
| Molos Coffee | 5a Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 636 yd | |
| Mystic Grillers | 4 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 457 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 599 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 895 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 399 yd |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 660 yd | |
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 882 yd |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 981 yd |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,014 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,091 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.