High Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 1UD 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 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1UD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 1TZ, IG1 1TU, IG1 1UE, IG1 1UF, IG1 1FT, IG1 1FS, IG1 1TT, IG1 1TX, IG3 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 1UD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 50.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.1% | 49.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG1 1UD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35% | 27.5% | -7.5% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 66.4% | 16.4% | 44.2% | 22.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3.2% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 2.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -6.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 52.2% | 59.9% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 11.5% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 30% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 7.8% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 55.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.6% | 12.6% | -11.0% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 9.7% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.1% | 55.8% | 18.7% | 33.8% | 22.0% |
| Other | 16% | 4% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17% 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 | 6.6% | 19.1% | 12.5% | 1.1% | 18.0% |
| Indian | 21.1% | 24% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 20.9% |
| Pakistani | 16.7% | 15.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% |
| Other Asian | 11% | 8.6% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 7.0% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 6.5% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 21.5% | 17% | -4.5% | 81.4% | -64.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 29.3% 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 | 41.6% | 29.3% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -53.9% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 17.9% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 11.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 10.5% | 5.4% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.4% | 42.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | 37.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 29.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.4% 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 | 41% | 29.4% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -53.8% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 24.4% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.7% | 14.3% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 11.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.2% | 20.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 18.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 11.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.7% | 76.7% | -36.0% |
| Italy | 10.6% | 0.6% | 10.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 25.1% | 1.2% | 23.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.9% | 37.2% | -32.3% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Hindu | 14.5% | 1.7% | 12.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 49.4% | 6.5% | 42.9% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 176.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.3% higher than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 95th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorder House, 539 High Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,050,000 | 2017-05-18 | £8,976,106 |
| Recorder House, 539 High Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £3,700,000 | 2016-12-22 | £4,204,735 |
IG1 1UD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
IG1 1UD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 1UD 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| 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 | 2,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,891 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,987 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 2out of 4 | 425 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 827 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 830 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 | 519 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | 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 | 4,391 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 | 4,566 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 | 385 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,528 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,054 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 814 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,679 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asiatique | Unit 1, 501a High Road | 76 yd | |
| Colony Restaurant | 492 High Road | 134 yd | |
| RS Chicken & Pizza | 506 High Road | 156 yd | |
| Metro Cafe | 500 High Road | 156 yd | |
| Adana Cuisine | 510 High Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | 63 Green Lane | 486 yd | |
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 509 yd | |
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 918 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Catering | 508 High Road | 156 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | 423 High Road | 316 yd | |
| Lokanta | 153 Green Lane | 449 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar | 7 Cameron Road | 450 yd | |
| Top Wok | 3 Cameron Road | 450 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 404 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 434 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 517 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 685 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 192 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 298 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 302 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 331 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 587 yd | |
| South Park SOUTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 752 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 842 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 999 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.