Postway Mews is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 1BN is located in the Ilford Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Postway Mews, Ilford, IG1 1BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 1DS, IG1 1BA, IG1 1BH, IG1 1DE, IG1 1DL, IG1 1BY, IG1 4DJ, IG1 4DP, IG1 1DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 1BN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 45% | 48.8% | 3.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 55% | 51.2% | -3.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 35.2% | 41.1% | 5.9% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 11.2% | -6.9% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 48.9% | 38.1% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 35.7% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 20.1% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 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 | 29.5% | 25.2% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.9% | 10.5% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.8% | 34.5% | -0.3% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 11.5% | 5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.5% 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 | 6.7% | 16.7% | 10.0% | 1.1% | 15.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 23.6% | 25.9% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 22.8% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 3.1% | -6.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 6.1% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 9.9% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 7.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 32.9% | 24.5% | -8.4% | 81.4% | -56.9% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, just 30.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.7% | 30.1% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -53.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 14.4% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 12.3% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 9.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.3% | 37.7% | -2.6% | 5.6% | 32.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.5% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.8% | 30.1% | -13.7% | 83.2% | -53.1% |
| 10+ Years | 15.7% | 30.5% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.8% | 11.3% | -1.5% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 16.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 14.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.9% | 76.7% | -39.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 21.4% | 1.2% | 20.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.2% | 37.2% | -29.0% |
| Christian | 33.4% | 46.2% | -12.8% |
| Hindu | 13.3% | 1.7% | 11.6% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 29% | 6.5% | 22.5% |
| Sikh | 10.2% | 0.9% | 9.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Postway Mews was 1945.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1665.9% higher than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Postway Mews has the 2nd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 2nd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 487.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zircon House, 22 Postway Mews, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,990,000 | 2023-01-12 | £2,005,920 |
| Flat 1 38 Postway Mews, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-11-10 | £291,298 |
| Flat 2 38 Postway Mews, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2019-09-20 | £303,649 |
| Flat 5 38 Postway Mews, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-09-16 | £256,852 |
| Flat 3 38 Postway Mews, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2016-09-05 | £331,053 |
IG1 1BN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Other | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 976 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,563 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,827 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,335 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,410 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,830 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,247 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 483 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | 88 High Road | 26 yd | |
| Grounded Coffee Shop | 25-29 Clements Road | 58 yd | |
| Nosh Dining Limited | 11-13 Clements Road | 60 yd | |
| Golden Curry Restaurant | 14 Clements Road | 71 yd | |
| Faroz Restaurant | 2-4 Clements Road | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 105 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 263 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 359 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 380 yd | |
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzel’s the Bakers | 98 High Road | 32 yd | |
| Auntie Annes | Kisok 6, The Exchange, High Road | 101 yd | |
| Bubbleology Ilford | 167 High Road | 155 yd | |
| Capri’s Pizza | 17 Cranbrook Road | 170 yd | |
| Chicken Valley Ilford | 15 Cranbrook Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 78 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 82 yd | |
| Lidl | 155-161 High Road | 131 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168-170 High Road | 244 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 120 yd |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 128 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 173 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 428 yd | |
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 539 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 846 yd | |
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 928 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 1,037 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.