Gordon Road is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 1DN is located in the Churchfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gordon Road, London, E18 1DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 1EL, E18 1DW, E18 1DB, E18 1EN, E18 1DL, E18 1EP, E18 1DJ, IG8 7DW, E18 1EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E18 1DN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 48.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.3% | 38.9% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 50.6% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.2% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.2% | 62.4% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 30.9% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around E18 1DN this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.6% | 8.8% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 7.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.9% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 50% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 7.9% | 4.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 6.5% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 74% | 67.5% | -6.5% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 71% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 71% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 10.3% | 12.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.7% | 70.4% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 20.5% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 4.5% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 1.8% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.8% | 37.2% | -7.4% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Road was 139.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 120.0% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 142nd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £712,500 | 2023-12-20 | £755,882 |
| 28 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-11-03 | £730,527 |
| 14 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-01-13 | £632,220 |
| 24 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2022-10-26 | £631,227 |
| 16 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2022-08-31 | £809,970 |
E18 1DN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
E18 1DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 5,346 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,252 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,028 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,157 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,362 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina's Cafe | 16b Raven Road | 310 yd | |
| Mooboo South Woodford | 147 George Lane | 790 yd | |
| Starbucks | 105 George Lane | 808 yd | |
| Lotus Bistro | Unit 10, The Galleria, George Lane | 809 yd | |
| Wood Oven Kitchen | 111 George Lane | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 231 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 815 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 852 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 852 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chicken & Pizza | 1 Mulberry Way | 646 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 693 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 347 Chigwell Road | 693 yd | |
| Zest Salad Bar | 107b George Lane | 799 yd | |
| Tipi Coffee Co | Ground Floor, 117 George Lane | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Southend Road | 771 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 815 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 852 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 852 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 934 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 330 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 457 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 933 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 1,043 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.