Montserrat Avenue is in Woodford Green and in Waltham Forest district. IG8 9PJ is located in the Hale End & Highams Park South 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 Montserrat Avenue, Woodford Green, IG8 9PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 9PH, IG8 9PL, IG8 9LR, IG8 9ND, IG8 9LU, IG8 9PQ, IG8 9LP, IG8 9LS, IG8 9PF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 9PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.5% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.5% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.9% | 36.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 50% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.7% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.6% | 54.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 34.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 12.8% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 6.7% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 11.8% | -7.8% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 46.8% | 20.7% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 79.3% | 67.2% | -12.1% | 81.4% | -14.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 82.5% 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% | 82.5% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 7.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 2.9% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.1% | 82.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 14.9% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 0% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.1% | 76.7% | 8.4% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.8% | 37.2% | -1.4% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Montserrat Avenue was 85.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% higher than the Hale End & Highams Park South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Montserrat Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Hale End & Highams Park South and the 328th highest crime rate of 688 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Montserrat Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £641,000 | 2025-12-19 | £642,835 |
| 6 Montserrat Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £641,500 | 2025-04-29 | £674,825 |
| 7 Montserrat Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £592,500 | 2021-09-30 | £683,354 |
| 8 Montserrat Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £592,000 | 2019-10-25 | £736,851 |
| 18 Montserrat Avenue, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2018-03-08 | £860,359 |
IG8 9PJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9PJ 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 | 132 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| 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 | 2,537 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 3,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 3,916 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 5,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pembury House Nursery School Lansdowne Road , Tottenham N17 9XE | 4out of 4 | 5,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Hall Primary School 123 Hale End Road , Walthamstow E17 4DP | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School 105 Selwyn Avenue , E4 9NE | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selwyn Primary School Cavendish Road , E4 9NG | - not rated | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rush Croft Sports College Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Chingford Foundation School Stadium Close , Chingford E4 8SG | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,538 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 3,572 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Tottenham Lilywhite House , 780 High Road N17 0BX | - not rated | 5,266 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 | 4,373 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Tottenham Ashley Road , Tottenham N17 9LN | 4out of 4 | 4,978 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield House School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 501 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield House School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | - not rated | 501 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | - not rated | 501 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,018 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coco Cafe | 410 Hale End Road | 514 yd | |
| Vs Burgers | 507 Hale End Road | 533 yd | |
| Curry Kitchen | 487 Hale End Road | 533 yd | |
| Biba and Wren | 483 Hale End Road | 556 yd | |
| Indian Dining Club | 15 Winchester Road | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | 320 Hale End Road | 202 yd | |
| The County Arms | 420 Hale End Road | 514 yd | |
| The Stag & Lantern | 11-12 The Broadway | 662 yd | |
| Vino Tap | 2a Winchester Road | 666 yd | |
| The Function Room | Bank Buildings, 3a The Avenue | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Breeze | 385 Hale End Road | 147 yd | |
| Morley's Fried Chicken | 412 Hale End Road | 514 yd | |
| Gourmet House | 404 Hale End Road | 514 yd | |
| Sushi Glamour | 200 Winchester Road | 518 yd | |
| Highland Fish Bar | 489 Hale End Road | 533 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Community Association Guildford Road | 484 yd | |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 500 yd | |
| Highams Park School HANDSWORTH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 721 yd |
| Peter May Sports Centre Wadham Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 919 yd |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,018 yd |
| Whitefield Schools MACDONALD ROAD | 1,030 yd | |
| Kitchener Road Park (Closed) Kitchener Road | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.