Beechwood Drive is in Woodford Green and in Waltham Forest district. IG8 9QX is located in the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North 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 Beechwood Drive, Woodford Green, IG8 9QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 9QS, IG8 9QY, IG8 9QW, IG8 0UN, IG8 9QT, IG8 9QZ, IG8 9QP, IG8 9QN, IG8 0UW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 9QX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.1% | 52.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.9% | 47.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG8 9QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.9% | 35.8% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 51.2% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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 | 52.7% | 55.7% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21% | 16.2% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 6.6% | -7.9% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 15.9% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 15.6% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 39.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.1% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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 | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 4.6% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 6.4% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.4% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 74.1% | 60.7% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 86.8% | 76% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 9.3% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 75.8% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 18.7% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 0.2% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 10.4% | 6.5% | 3.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Drive was 172.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 132.1% higher than the Hatch Lane & Highams Park North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Hatch Lane & Highams Park North and the 122nd highest crime rate of 704 local areas in Waltham Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.1%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% 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 Beechwood Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-09-22 | £560,970 |
| 42 Beechwood Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £523,000 | 2022-03-18 | £607,703 |
| 50 Beechwood Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2020-06-15 | £574,406 |
| 38 Beechwood Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-08-02 | £528,841 |
| 76 Beechwood Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2016-03-31 | £287,032 |
IG8 9QX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 9QX 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 | 120 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| 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 | 3,910 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 5,316 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,136 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 | 429 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,931 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,102 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,444 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,941 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 845 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,338 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Seed Ltd | 425 High Road | 227 yd | |
| Miller & Carter | 393-395 High Road | 227 yd | |
| Mojos Brasserie | 421-423 High Road | 237 yd | |
| Pizzeria Belsit | 439-443 High Road | 259 yd | |
| Sushi Hut | 370 High Road | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rose & Crown Public House | 31 Mill Lane | 203 yd | |
| Woodford Rugby Football Club | High Road | 497 yd | |
| The Travellers Friend Public House | 496-498 High Road | 878 yd | |
| Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club | Monkhams Lane | 945 yd | |
| The Cricketers Public House | 299-301 High Road | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway | 437 High Road | 259 yd | |
| Churchills Fish & Chips | 360 High Road | 280 yd | |
| Ripple Kitchen at Woodford Rugby Football Club | High Road | 497 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Woodford Golf Club SUNSET AVENUE | golf | 363 yd |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 575 yd | |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Lower Site) SYDNEY ROAD | 658 yd | |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Upper Site) MORNINGTON ROAD | 831 yd | |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| The Woodford Wells Club MONKHAMS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 944 yd |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 962 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.