Gordon Road is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 1DR 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 1DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 1DT, E18 1DZ, E18 1RE, E18 1DQ, E18 1DS, IG8 7DN, E18 1DU, E18 1DJ, IG8 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E18 1DR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.4% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 48.6% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 40.9% | 40.4% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 36.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 12.3% | -2.5% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.5% | 47.4% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 31.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 13.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.4% | 21.5% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 10.3% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 10.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 11.2% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 38.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.8% 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% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 73.7% | 67.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -13.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 66.9% 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 | 77.3% | 66.9% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 16.2% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 67.1% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 22.5% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.1% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.3% | 0.7% | -12.6% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.9% | 37.2% | -12.3% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gordon Road was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.0% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Road has the 63rd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 317th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72A Gordon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2025-01-31 | £547,980 |
| 80 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2022-09-07 | £785,941 |
| 56 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2021-04-01 | £913,938 |
| 60 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2018-11-16 | £848,621 |
| 72 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2016-03-31 | £627,907 |
E18 1DR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,775 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,794 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,861 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 5,244 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 | - not rated | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | - not rated | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 663 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 4out of 4 | 420 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Community 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 | 3,233 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 4,944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 4,944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,116 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School 12 Churchfields , E18 2QZ | - not rated | 309 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Winston House Preparatory School 140 High Road , South Woodford E18 2QS | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 977 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finnish Primary School London 8 Northview Drive , IG8 8QJ | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke 133 Stradbroke Grove , Ilford IG5 0DL | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 478 yd | |
| Lotus Bistro | Unit 10, The Galleria, George Lane | 634 yd | |
| Mooboo South Woodford | 147 George Lane | 660 yd | |
| Elmo’s | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 667 yd | |
| Jam Shack | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 3 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 693 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 693 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 755 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 840 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chicken & Pizza | 1 Mulberry Way | 587 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 20-21 Electric Parade, George Lane | 640 yd | |
| Bhangra Beat Online | Rear Of, 156 George Lane | 693 yd | |
| Bobo & Wild | 127 George Lane | 697 yd | |
| One Planet | Unit 1, The Galleria, 180-182 George Lane | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 693 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 693 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 732 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 755 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 911 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 178 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 407 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 700 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 731 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 1,047 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 255.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.