Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

FOREST SIDE, E4 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST SIDE, E4 6BA.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 58,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. E4 6BA's low deprivation rank, 60% ownership, and £499k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 25.3% year-on-year.

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

E4 6BA is a safe, established residential area on Forest Side, 0.6km from Forest Side in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Chingford Green ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £499k, down 25.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E4 6BA are sourced from Output Area E00021881 (shared with 7 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 6BA. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.3%
Asian / British Asian4.9%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 340,000

9 sales · Mean £ 337,234

Semi-Detached

£ 660,000

4 sales · Mean £ 654,500

Detached

£ 790,000

3 sales · Mean £ 856,666

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

E4 6BA has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour19
Vehicle crime11
Burglary10
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Heathcote School & Science College

Good1077 pupils0.5 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Good452 pupils0.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding214 pupils1.0 km
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Chingford CofE Primary School

Good404 pupils1.1 km
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Good410 pupils1.2 km
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Longshaw Primary Academy

Requires Improvement295 pupils1.3 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils1.4 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Cellar Wine1.0 km
  • Empire Food & Wine0.8 km
  • The Co Operative Food1.0 km
  • Station Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Aurora Cakes0.9 km
  • + 8 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Royal Epping Forest Golf Club0.7 km
  • The Connaught Club0.6 km
  • The Dove0.9 km
  • The Queen Elizabeth0.0 km
  • Royal Forest Brewers Fayre0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Gails Bakery0.4 km
  • Bar One Twenty0.8 km
  • Brick Lane Bagel Co0.7 km
  • Casso0.8 km
  • Chingford Sorting Office0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Costa Coffee1.0 km
  • Mooboo Chingford1.0 km
  • Tani's Express0.7 km
  • Double Bubble1.0 km
  • Empire BBQ0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford0.7 km
  • Highams Park2.5 km
  • Ponders End3.9 km