Pelham Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 1RF 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 Pelham Road, Ilford, IG1 1RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 1RB, IG1 1RG, IG1 1XN, IG1 1RE, IG1 1XW, IG1 1XL, IG1 1RQ, IG1 1YQ, IG1 1YF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG1 1RF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 52.3% | 4.8% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 52.5% | 47.7% | -4.8% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 38.2% | 38.2% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 47.6% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.9% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 50.2% | 49.5% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 39.4% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 8.6% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.2% | 24.2% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 8.3% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 37.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 14.1% | 8.3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.6% 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 | 7.4% | 16.3% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 15.2% |
| Indian | 25.9% | 20% | -5.9% | 3.1% | 16.9% |
| Pakistani | 12.7% | 15.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 3.4% | -7.5% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 8.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 0.6% | -3.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 21.1% | 23.6% | 2.5% | 81.4% | -57.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.5% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 38.5% 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 | 44% | 38.5% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 17.5% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 11.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 10% | 4.6% | -5.4% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.5% | 34.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 28.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.4% 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 | 43.5% | 38.4% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -44.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 29.4% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.5% | 14.5% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 11.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 7.6% | -16.9% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.5% | 76.7% | -26.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.8% | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 10.7% | 0.9% | 9.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 14.7% | 1.2% | 13.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 42.2% | 6.5% | 35.7% |
| Sikh | 12.4% | 0.9% | 11.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pelham Road was 215.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.3% higher than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pelham Road has the 22nd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Clementswood and the 71st highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Pelham Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-28 | £461,538 |
| 9 Pelham Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-09-29 | £477,259 |
| 7 Pelham Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-06-18 | £453,435 |
| 30 Pelham Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-05-28 | £454,989 |
| 17 Pelham Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2021-05-07 | £258,625 |
IG1 1RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 1RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,277 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,229 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,924 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | - not rated | 233 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Primary School Winston Way , IG1 2WS | - not rated | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 4out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,353 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,084 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 | 4,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,315 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Barker Centre 474 High Road , Seven Kings IG1 1UE | - not rated | 380 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 456 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Rivers London 627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG | - not rated | 902 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyleford School 200 Loxford Lane , IG3 9AR | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton Community School Eton Community Centre , IG1 2XG | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaat Junction | 227 Green Lane | 210 yd | |
| BLUS kitchen | 1 Connaught Lane | 286 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 57 Green Lane | 292 yd | |
| Arabian Lounge | Aztec House, 461a High Road | 309 yd | |
| Asiatique | Unit 1, 501a High Road | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | 63 Green Lane | 184 yd | |
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 474 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sardar Ji Pizza | 109 Green Lane | 100 yd | |
| Lokanta | 153 Green Lane | 103 yd | |
| Lasani Biryani | 91 Green Lane | 136 yd | |
| The Connaught | 1 Connaught Road | 262 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | 423 High Road | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 210 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 396 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 757 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 758 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 223 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 236 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| South Park SOUTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 274 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 324 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 477 yd | |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 666 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 869 yd | |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,093 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.