High Road is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 9EF 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 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 9FB, IG8 9EG, IG8 9HH, E18 2PB, IG8 9EB, IG8 9EH, IG8 9EL, E18 2QT, IG8 9EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 9EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% | 51.8% | -4.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 44.1% | 48.2% | 4.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 37.4% | 37% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 39.6% | 7.6% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 13.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 38.7% | 37% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 38.4% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 14.4% | -5.9% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 4.6% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
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 9EF this area, 28.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 28.2% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 7.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.8% | 4.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 10.6% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.9% | 33.9% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 6.2% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.8% 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 | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 64% | 64.8% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -16.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 75.5% | 65.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 2.1% | -3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.6% | 12% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.1% | 66.1% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 17.7% | 15.4% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 8.8% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.5% | 2.1% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.3% | 37.2% | -14.9% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Jewish | 19.4% | 0.5% | 18.9% |
| Muslim | 17.3% | 6.5% | 10.8% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 50.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 283rd lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £160,600 | 2024-04-24 | £172,289 |
| 206 High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-02-05 | £300,697 |
| 160 High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,600,000 | 2023-03-10 | £1,730,612 |
| 184B High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £620,220 | 2023-01-31 | £630,764 |
| 158 High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,520,000 | 2022-09-30 | £1,609,590 |
IG8 9EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 4,677 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,971 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 | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 1,181 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 | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 4out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,911 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 | 2,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,412 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,635 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 | 4,661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,278 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston House Preparatory School 140 High Road , South Woodford E18 2QS | - not rated | 362 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 422 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School 12 Churchfields , E18 2QZ | - not rated | 591 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,066 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reesa London | 172 High Road | 1 yd | |
| Mohabir Ltd | 148 High Road | 2 yd | |
| Woodford BBQ | 210 High Road | 109 yd | |
| Village Indiya | 241-243 High Road | 111 yd | |
| Physicals Fitness Club | 327 High Road | 226 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Public House | 299-301 High Road | 226 yd | |
| Lokkum of Woodford | Woodford New Road | 507 yd | |
| Woodford Rugby Football Club | High Road | 829 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 846 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonis Fish Bar | 180 High Road | 2 yd | |
| Hot Birds | 194 High Road | 63 yd | |
| Namak | 219 High Road | 111 yd | |
| Dada Coffee House | 237 High Road | 111 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 235 High Road | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 39 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 626 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 846 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 846 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 337 yd |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 895 yd |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 990 yd |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 1,042 yd | |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,064 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 | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.5% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 115.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.