Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

E4 6BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E4 6BP.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 52% social renting, E4 6BP is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

E4 6BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Friday Hill in Waltham Forest. Administratively it sits within Hatch Lane & Highams Park North ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E4 6BP is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for E4 6BP are sourced from Output Area E00022065 (shared with 5 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 6BP. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British72.4%
Asian / British Asian5.4%
Black / African / Caribbean13.0%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

E4 6BP has low crime rates — 41 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour62
Vehicle crime23
Other theft20
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Longshaw Primary Academy

Requires Improvement295 pupils0.3 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Good452 pupils0.4 km
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Heathcote School & Science College

Good1077 pupils0.4 km
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Chingford CofE Primary School

Good404 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding214 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils1.2 km
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Chingford Foundation School

Requires Improvement1538 pupils1.3 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Cellar Wine0.7 km
  • The Co Operative Food0.9 km
  • Amazon Fresh1.0 km
  • Hatch Lane News0.4 km
  • Hatch Lane Off Licence0.4 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Dove0.2 km
  • The Queen Elizabeth0.9 km
  • United Services (Chingford) Club Ltd0.8 km
  • The Larkshall0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Gails Bakery0.7 km
  • Cugini1.0 km
  • Green 17 Bistro0.9 km
  • Grill on the Green0.9 km
  • Jaz & Jetz Kitchen0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Mooboo Chingford0.9 km
  • Royal Ribs0.4 km
  • Double Bubble0.7 km
  • Sam's Fish & Chips0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford1.2 km
  • Highams Park1.6 km
  • Ponders End3.6 km