High Road is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 9HQ 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 9HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 9GT, IG8 9HL, IG8 9HJ, IG8 9HH, IG8 9EB, IG8 9DZ, IG8 9HN, IG8 9EG, IG8 9EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 9HQ 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 | 47.7% | 51.5% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.5% | -3.8% | 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 area around IG8 9HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 45.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 42.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 46.9% | 52.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28.3% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 45.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 77.1% | 65.7% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 79.4% | 75.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 75.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 0% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 214th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 309 High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £926,500 | 2024-09-09 | £938,355 |
| 317 - 321 High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £790,307 | 2018-07-27 | £863,087 |
| 309 High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £764,000 | 2016-07-20 | £1,010,483 |
| 313 High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2014-09-30 | £1,248,786 |
| 273 High Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2012-07-12 | £1,177,840 |
IG8 9HQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,666 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,210 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 | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 848 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 588 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,836 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 | 2,480 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,524 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 | 4,776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 81 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicals Fitness Club | 327 High Road | 2 yd | |
| Woodford BBQ | 210 High Road | 117 yd | |
| Mohabir Ltd | 148 High Road | 223 yd | |
| Reesa London | 172 High Road | 225 yd | |
| Village Indiya | 241-243 High Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Public House | 299-301 High Road | 2 yd | |
| Lokkum of Woodford | Woodford New Road | 490 yd | |
| Woodford Rugby Football Club | High Road | 605 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown Public House | 31 Mill Lane | 957 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Birds | 194 High Road | 162 yd | |
| Tonis Fish Bar | 180 High Road | 223 yd | |
| Namak | 219 High Road | 328 yd | |
| Dada Coffee House | 237 High Road | 328 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 235 High Road | 328 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 247 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 848 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 1,070 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 119 yd |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 212 yd |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 848 yd |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 901 yd | |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 939 yd | |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,084 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.