E4 Postcode District
E4 is the Postcode District for Chingford, London Greater London
The E4 postcode district is located in the E London - E postal area, E4 has a population of 66,495 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 7.17 square miles (18.58 square kilometres or 4,590.67 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of E4. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of E4
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District overview
The primary settlement in the E4 postcode district is Waltham Forest, located in Greater London. The most significant post town in this district is London. There are also significant settlements in Epping Forest, which is in Essex.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector E4 0 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The sector E4 6, covers Waltham Forest in Greater London.
The sector E4 7, covers Waltham Forest in Greater London.
The sector E4 7, covers Epping Forest in Essex.
The sector E4 8, covers Waltham Forest in Greater London.
The sector E4 9, covers Waltham Forest in Greater London.
The post town for this district is LONDON.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Waltham Forest London Boro (945 postal codes), and finally, the Epping Forest District area (29 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Loughton | 3.38 | ENE |
| Chigwell | 3.44 | ESE |
| Waltham Abbey | 3.83 | NNE |
| Waltham Cross | 3.95 | NNW |
| Cheshunt | 5.18 | NNW |
| Epping | 6.65 | NE |
| Hoddesdon | 8.74 | N |
| City of London | 9.03 | SSW |
| Potters Bar | 9.33 | WNW |
| Harlow | 10.33 | NNE |
| City of Westminster | 10.54 | SSW |
| Borehamwood | 11.68 | W |
| Chipping Ongar | 11.73 | ENE |
| Hertford | 11.84 | NNW |
| Ware | 12.64 | N |
| Hatfield | 13.14 | NW |
| Brentwood | 13.25 | E |
| Radlett | 14.06 | WNW |
| Sawbridgeworth | 14.08 | NNE |
| Welwyn Garden City | 14.77 | NW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 953
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest | LONDON | E4 6 | 265 |
| Waltham Forest | LONDON | E4 9 | 248 |
| Waltham Forest | LONDON | E4 8 | 203 |
| Waltham Forest | LONDON | E4 7 | 196 |
| Epping Forest | LONDON | E4 7 | 24 |
| Waltham Forest | LONDON | E4 9 | 8 |
| Epping Forest | LONDON | E4 7 | 6 |
| Waltham Forest | LONDON | E4 6 | 2 |
| Waltham Forest | LONDON | E4 8 | 1 |
Street list for E4
WOODMAN LANE
WALTHAM ABBEY TOWN, Waltham Abbey, Greater London
Restricted Local Access Road
USRN: 13801478
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WALTHAMSTOW AVENUE | 554 |
| SEWARDSTONE ROAD | 451 |
| MORRISON AVENUE | 442 |
| CORK TREE WAY | 375 |
| CABINET WAY | 267 |
| SIGNAL WALK | 263 |
| CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD A112 | 241 |
| CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD A112 | 241 |
| RICHMOND ROAD | 225 |
| OLD CHURCH ROAD A112 | 215 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3428 |
| Vehicle crime | 2049 |
| Shoplifting | 1439 |
| Other theft | 1072 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 795 |
| Burglary | 704 |
| Drugs | 687 |
| Public order | 681 |
| Robbery | 290 |
| Theft from the person | 257 |
| Other crime | 164 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 |
| Possession of weapons | 78 |
| Bicycle theft | 76 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATION ROAD | LONDON | 134 | E4 7BU | View map | |
| CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD | LONDON | 106 | E4 9BS | View map | |
| OLD CHURCH ROAD | LONDON | 80 | E4 8DB | View map | |
| WINCHESTER ROAD | LONDON | 43 | E4 9LH | View map | |
| HALL LANE | LONDON | 33 | E4 8DJ | View map | |
| HATCH LANE | LONDON | 28 | E4 6LQ | View map | |
| THE AVENUE | LONDON | 26 | E4 9LD | View map | |
| HALE END ROAD | LONDON | 25 | E4 9PB | View map | |
| LARKSHALL ROAD | LONDON | 17 | E4 9HH | View map | |
| SEWARDSTONE ROAD | LONDON | 17 | E4 7PA | View map | |
| KINGS ROAD | LONDON | 10 | E4 7JE | View map | |
| THE GREEN | LONDON | 9 | E4 7EX | View map | |
| VALLEY SIDE PARADE | LONDON | 9 | E4 8AJ | View map | |
| CHERRYDOWN AVENUE | LONDON | 8 | E4 8DP | View map | |
| ALBERT CRESCENT | LONDON | 7 | E4 6SH | View map | |
| WALTHAMSTOW AVENUE | LONDON | 7 | E4 8ST | View map |
Schools in the district
Whitehall Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
90 Normanton Park , London
Postcode: E4 6ES
Headteacher: Ms Zakia Khatun (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Heathcote School & Science College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Normanton Park , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 6ES
Headteacher: Ms Sonia Close (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Longshaw Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Longshaw Road , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 6LH
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Woods
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Longshaw Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Longshaw Road , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 6LH
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Woods
Ofsted rating: Good
Parkside Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
21 Wellington Avenue , Chingford
Postcode: E4 6RE
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Cousins-Keuning (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Station Road , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 7BJ
Headteacher: Miss Philomena Egan (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Chingford CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
King's Road , London
Postcode: E4 7EY
Headteacher: Ms Lindsey Lampard (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Chingford Foundation School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Nevin Drive , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 7LT
Headteacher: Mr Robert Mammen (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Yardley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hawkwood Crescent , London
Postcode: E4 7PH
Headteacher: Mr N Clear (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Yardley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hawkwood Crescent , London
Postcode: E4 7PH
Headteacher: Mr Chris Evans (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hawkswood Primary PRU
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Antlers Hill , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 7RT
Headteacher: Miss Nathalie Fitzgerald (Associate Head)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Hawkswood (Therapeutic)
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Antlers Hill , Chingford
Postcode: E4 7RT
Headteacher: Miss Nathalie Fitzgerald (Associate Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Lime Academy Larkswood
Phase: Primary
Address:
New Road , London
Postcode: E4 8ET
Headteacher: Mr Will Brogan
Ofsted rating: Good
Chase Lane Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
York Road , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 8LA
Headteacher: Mr Colin Jeffery (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
South Chingford Foundation School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Stadium Close , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 8SG
Headteacher: Mr Robert Mammen (Executive Prinicpal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Burnside Secondary PRU
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 8YJ
Headteacher: Mrs Elizabeth Rattue
Ofsted rating: Good
Salisbury Manor Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
4 Burnside Avenue , Chingford , London
Postcode: E4 8YJ
Headteacher: Mr Jose Alfredo (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Serious Weaknesses
Salisbury Manor Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
4 Burnside Avenue , London
Postcode: E4 8YJ
Headteacher: Mr David Booth
Ofsted rating: Good
Ainslie Wood Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
140 Ainslie Wood Road , Waltham Forest , London
Postcode: E4 9DD
Headteacher: Ms Kerry Scott (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Selwyn Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
105 Selwyn Avenue , London
Postcode: E4 9NE
Headteacher: Mrs Maureen Okoye (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Selwyn Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Cavendish Road , Highams Park , London
Postcode: E4 9NG
Headteacher: Maureen Okoye (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Handsworth Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park , London
Postcode: E4 9PJ
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Nairne (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Highams Park School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park , London
Postcode: E4 9PJ
Headteacher: Nigel Armsby (Principal)
Ofsted rating: Good
Joseph Clarke School
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
Vincent Road , London
Postcode: E4 9PP
Headteacher: Ms Chadia Filali-Moutei (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chingford Mount Dental Practice | 35 HALL LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8HH | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Chingford Dental Care | 252A CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8JL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | The Avenue Dental Centre | 180 THE AVENUE, HIGHAMS PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 9RD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Angle House Orthodontic Chingford | 237 HALL LANE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8HX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Chingford Dental Surgery | 66 STATION ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 7BA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Apolline House Dental Practice | 2A BUXTON ROAD, LONDON, E4 7DP | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Angle House Orthodontics | 237 HALL LANE, LONDON, E4 8HX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Alluring Smiles | 2A STATION ROAD, LONDON, E4 7BE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 9 | Chingford Dental Care | 260-262 CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, LONDON, E4 8JL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chingford Medical Practice | 109 YORK ROAD, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8LF | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85240900 |
| 2 | The Old Church Surgery | SILVERTHORN CENTRE, 2 FRIARS CLOSE, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 6UN | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85295543 |
| 3 | Churchill Medical Centre | 1 CHURCHILL TERRACE, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8DG | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 84307020 |
| 4 | The Microfaculty | 107-109 CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8LT | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85241230 |
| 5 | Larkshall Medical Centre | 1 LARKSHALL ROAD, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 7HS | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85246355 |
| 6 | Kings Head Medical Practice | 178 KINGS HEAD HILL, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 7NX | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85293501 |
| 7 | Handsworth Medical Practice | HANDSWORTH AVENUE, HIGHAMS PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 9PD | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 30069216 |
| 8 | The Ridgeway Surgery | 1 MOUNT ECHO AVENUE, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 7JX | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85237722 |
| 9 | Chingway Medical Practice | 7 CHING WAY, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8YD | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
| 10 | Chingford Health Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2 | 109 YORK ROAD, LONDON, E4 8LF | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Well | 10 THE AVENUE, HIGHAM PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 9LD | PHARMACY | Call 02085 271727 |
| 2 | Hatch Pharmacy | 30 HATCH LANE, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LQ | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Well | 20 HATCH LANE, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 6LQ | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Kingshead Chemist | 59 SEWARDSTONE ROAD, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 7PA | PHARMACY | Call 020 85291077 |
| 5 | Morrisons Pharmacy | MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, 6-7 SALISBURY HALL GARDENS, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8SA | PHARMACY | Call 020 85271331 |
| 6 | Borno Chemists | 7 SIGNAL WALK, HIGHAMS PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 9BW | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Boots | 19-21 STATION ROAD, LONDON, E4 7BJ | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Benjamin Pharmacy | 263 CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8LP | PHARMACY | Call 020 85298263 |
| 9 | Mount Pharmacy | 80 CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, LONDON, E4 9AA | PHARMACY | Call 02085 313522 |
| 10 | Rosewood Pharmacy | ELECTRIC HOUSE, 2C STATION ROAD, LONDON, E4 7BH | PHARMACY | Call 02085 291035 |
| 11 | Pyramid Pharmacy | 267 CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, SOUTH CHINGFORD, LONDON, E4 8LP | PHARMACY | Call 02085 291351 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Costco Opticians - Shadbolt Avenue | 1 SHADBOLT AVENUE, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8GP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Vickery And Utteridge Ltd | 20 STATION ROAD, LONDON, E4 7BE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Dermott Eyecare | 245 CHINGFORD MOUNT ROAD, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8LP | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Henry Morgan Ophthalmic Opticians Ltd | 3 BANK BUILDINGS, THE AVENUE, HIGHAMS PARK, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 9LE | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Specsavers (chingford) | 26 OLD CHURCH ROAD, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8DD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Scrivens Opticians (chingford) | 13 OLD CHURCH ROAD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 6SJ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 7 | Aquila Optometrist | 12 OLD CHURCH ROAD, CHINGFORD, LONDON, GREATER LONDON, E4 8DD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 8 | Low Hall Specsavers Limited | 11 WALTHAMSTOW AVENUE, LONDON, E4 8ST | OPTICAL SITE |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £905,457 | 23 | £945,138 | 21 | £1,000,548 | 21 | £880,268 | 28 |
| Semi-detached | £675,805 | 183 | £696,069 | 167 | £662,122 | 171 | £662,015 | 194 |
| Terraced | £569,529 | 280 | £553,212 | 321 | £555,161 | 261 | £557,153 | 313 |
| Flats | £338,085 | 203 | £294,407 | 203 | £320,623 | 210 | £324,846 | 246 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Chingford
CRS Code: CHI
Operator: LO
Line: Lea Valley lines
Company: London Overground
Highams Park
CRS Code: HIP
Operator: LO
Line: Lea Valley lines
Company: London Overground
Accessible motorway junctions
M11 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.24
Average Driving Distance: 6.30
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 969
M25 J26
Average Driving Time from within the district: 10.99
Average Driving Distance: 5.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 969
M25 J25
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.21
Average Driving Distance: 6.34
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 969
M25 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.35
Average Driving Distance: 9.96
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 936
M25 J24
Average Driving Time from within the district: 16.90
Average Driving Distance: 11.50
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 33
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| E4 6 | Chingford Sdelivery Office |
| E4 7 | Chingford Sdelivery Office |
| E4 8 | Chingford Sdelivery Office |
| E4 9 | Chingford Sdelivery Office |
Postcode format
| E | 4 | - | X | X | X |
| E | 4 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge | Historic Properties | Historic House / House and Garden / Palace | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The E4 postal code covers the settlement of CHINGFORD.
The E4 Postcode shares a border with IG8 (WOODFORD GREEN), E17 (WALTHAMSTOW), N9 (EDMONTON), IG10 (LOUGHTON), N18 (EDMONTON), IG9 (BUCKHURST HILL) and EN9 (WALTHAM ABBEY).
Maps and visuals
Weather
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