Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

FOREST AVENUE, E4 6AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST AVENUE, E4 6AS.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 58,900 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E4 6AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

E4 6AS is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £345k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 2.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E4 6AS is a safe, established residential area on Forest Avenue, 0.0km from Forest Side in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Chingford Green ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.

For families considering a move, E4 6AS represents a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k, up 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E4 6AS are sourced from Output Area E00021888 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E4 6AS. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian2.1%
Black / African / Caribbean4.7%
Other / Mixed5.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 345,000

3 sales · Mean £ 351,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

E4 6AS has low crime rates — 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour56
Violence and sexual offences44
Vehicle crime17
Burglary8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding214 pupils0.7 km
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Chingford CofE Primary School

Good404 pupils0.9 km
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Heathcote School & Science College

Good1077 pupils1.0 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Good452 pupils1.0 km
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Chingford Foundation School

Requires Improvement1538 pupils1.5 km
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Yardley Primary School

Outstanding481 pupils1.5 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Good410 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Station Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Amazon Fresh0.7 km
  • Smokers Paradise0.7 km
  • Aurora Cakes0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Royal Forest Brewers Fayre0.4 km
  • Chingford Golf Club0.2 km
  • Rusty Bike Public House0.2 km
  • Royal Epping Forest Golf Club0.1 km
  • The Connaught Club0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Breeze Mezze Bar & Grill0.3 km
  • Helen's Coffee on the Green0.9 km
  • Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant0.2 km
  • Spice Station0.2 km
  • The Craft Cabin0.7 km
  • + 32 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Double Bubble0.9 km
  • Empire BBQ0.6 km
  • O.G Babs0.4 km
  • Sam's Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Wilsons Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford0.2 km
  • Highams Park2.9 km
  • Ponders End3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chingford Rail Station0.2 km