Postcode Analysis Waltham Forest, London

FOREST AVENUE, E4 6AR House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

283

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 58,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. E4 6AR's low deprivation rank, 59% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.1M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 47.3% year-on-year.

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

E4 6AR 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.

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 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M, up 47.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for E4 6AR are sourced from Output Area E00021884 (shared with 11 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 6AR. The average age is 41.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.6%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 1,555,000

4 sales · Mean £ 1,565,875

Flat

£ 390,000

3 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Detached

£ 1,150,000

1 sales · Mean £ 1,150,000

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

Crime around E4 6AR is moderate at 53 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 Cakes0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Royal Forest Brewers Fayre0.3 km
  • Chingford Golf Club0.2 km
  • Rusty Bike Public House0.2 km
  • Royal Epping Forest Golf Club0.1 km
  • The Connaught Club0.3 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