Gordon Road is in London and in Redbridge district. E18 1DS 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 1DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E18 1DU, E18 1DZ, E18 1DR, E18 1RE, E18 1DT, E18 2TL, E18 2RD, E18 1DQ, E18 2RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E18 1DS 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 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.0% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gordon Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 180th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Chelmer Court, 82 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £417,000 | 2022-11-04 | £422,024 |
| Flat 1 Chelmer Court, 82 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-09-02 | £376,119 |
| 6 Chelmer Court Gordon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,500 | 2019-02-28 | £394,753 |
| Flat 4 Chelmer Court, 82 Gordon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £348,500 | 2018-06-08 | £389,023 |
| 3 Chelmer Court Gordon Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2015-06-12 | £389,796 |
E18 1DS 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 | 3,615 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,873 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 5,089 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 | 251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 440 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,570 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 | 479 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,044 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,595 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 5,179 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 | 4,856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,142 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 919 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,051 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,280 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,741 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 | 560 yd | |
| Lotus Bistro | Unit 10, The Galleria, George Lane | 573 yd | |
| Elmo’s | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 580 yd | |
| Jam Shack | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 580 yd | |
| Decanteur | 17 Electric Parade, George Lane | 620 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 99 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 640 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 640 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 748 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gail's Bakery | 20-21 Electric Parade, George Lane | 573 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken & Pizza | 1 Mulberry Way | 587 yd | |
| One Planet | Unit 1, The Galleria, 180-182 George Lane | 636 yd | |
| Heron's Nest | Unit 7, The Galleria, 180-182 George Lane | 636 yd | |
| Bhangra Beat Online | Rear Of, 156 George Lane | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 640 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 640 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 655 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 748 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 176 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 1,062 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.