Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

THE RIDGEWAY, E4 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGEWAY, E4 6BF.

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Population

613

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 58,900 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E4 6BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

E4 6BF has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

E4 6BF is a safe, established residential area on The Ridgeway, 0.2km from Chingford in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Endlebury ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.

For families considering a move, E4 6BF represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Waltham Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for E4 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00021908 (shared with 12 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 6BF. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean8.3%
Other / Mixed18.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 319,000

8 sales · Mean £ 318,875

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

E4 6BF has low crime rates — 44 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour41
Vehicle crime32
Shoplifting22
Drugs21

school Local Schools

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Chingford Foundation School

Requires Improvement1538 pupils0.3 km
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Chingford CofE Primary School

Good404 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding214 pupils0.5 km
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Parkside Primary School

Good670 pupils1.0 km
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Heathcote School & Science College

Good1077 pupils1.2 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Good452 pupils1.2 km
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Yardley Primary School

Outstanding481 pupils1.2 km
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Longshaw Primary Academy

Requires Improvement295 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Station Food & Wine0.6 km
  • Aurora Cakes0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
  • Chingford News & Wine0.3 km
  • Enterprise House Shop0.4 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Breeze Mezze Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • Enterprise House Restaurant0.4 km
  • Helen's Coffee on the Green0.3 km
  • The Craft Cabin0.5 km
  • The Indian Brasserie0.8 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Double Bubble0.5 km
  • Empire BBQ0.6 km
  • O.G Babs0.8 km
  • Sam's Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Wilsons Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • + 6 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Kings Head0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.7 km
  • United Services (Chingford) Club Ltd0.4 km
  • The Greene Man0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford1.1 km
  • Highams Park2.4 km
  • Ponders End2.5 km