E4 6BE is a safe, established residential area on Forest Side, 0.5km 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £633k.
Census 2021 statistics for E4 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00021892 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST SIDE, E4 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST SIDE, E4 6BE.
225
40
£ 58,900 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E4 6BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, E4 6BE combines high owner-occupation (62%), strong property values (£633k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £633k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E4 6BE. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 680,000
2 sales · Mean £ 680,000
Semi-Detached
£ 540,000
1 sales · Mean £ 540,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E4 6BE has low crime rates — 36 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.
school Local Schools
Heathcote School & Science College
Whitehall Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Chingford CofE Primary School
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
Longshaw Primary Academy
Trinity Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Cellar Wine1.0 km
- Empire Food & Wine0.8 km
- The Co Operative Food0.9 km
- Station Food & Wine0.8 km
- Aurora Cakes0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Royal Epping Forest Golf Club0.6 km
- The Connaught Club0.5 km
- The Queen Elizabeth0.1 km
- Royal Forest Brewers Fayre0.5 km
- Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Gails Bakery0.4 km
- Bar One Twenty0.7 km
- Brick Lane Bagel Co0.6 km
- Casso0.7 km
- Chingford Sorting Office0.7 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Mooboo Chingford0.9 km
- Tani's Express0.6 km
- Double Bubble1.0 km
- Empire BBQ0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford0.6 km
- Highams Park2.6 km
- Ponders End3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: E46BE · Data under Open Government Licence