High Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 1UE 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 1UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 1FS, IG3 8AB, IG3 8EG, IG1 1TZ, IG1 1UD, IG3 8AD, IG1 1UF, IG1 1FT, IG3 8AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 1UE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.5% | 50.2% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 52.5% | 49.8% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG1 1UE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.2% | 42.2% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 50% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 0.4% | -4.5% | 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 (90%) 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% | 61.2% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 12.8% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 28.8% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 7.7% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 56.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.2% | 12.8% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 2.1% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 11.1% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 56.8% | 26.2% | 33.8% | 23.0% |
| Other | 14.1% | 3.4% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.7% 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% | 14.3% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| Indian | 25.9% | 19.2% | -6.7% | 3.1% | 16.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.7% | 12.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.9% | 0.7% | -10.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 8.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 21.1% | 28.7% | 7.6% | 81.4% | -52.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 30.2% 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% | 30.2% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -53.0% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 24.6% | 17.9% | 6.1% | 18.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 10% | 8.9% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.5% | 30.2% | -4.3% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 16.4% 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% | 30.2% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -53.0% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 16.4% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.5% | 16.7% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 15.4% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 21.3% | -3.2% | 1.9% | 19.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.4% | 76.7% | -44.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 22.4% | 1.2% | 21.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.6% | 37.2% | -29.6% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Hindu | 12.3% | 1.7% | 10.6% |
| Muslim | 37.1% | 6.5% | 30.6% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Road was 186.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% higher than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
High Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 85th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 118.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 508 High Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2024-06-28 | £5,201 |
| 510 High Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2020-10-14 | £11,237 |
| 508A High Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-06-08 | £476,446 |
| 492 High Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2017-06-20 | £39,331 |
| 504A High Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2006-11-16 | £363,711 |
IG1 1UE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 1UE 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 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Retired | 3 |
| 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 | 2,476 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,613 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,098 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 | 432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 861 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 | 405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,348 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 | 4,439 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 | 4,614 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 | 270 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,983 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 | 721 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,541 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,717 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Restaurant | 492 High Road | 2 yd | |
| RS Chicken & Pizza | 506 High Road | 24 yd | |
| Metro Cafe | 500 High Road | 24 yd | |
| Adana Cuisine | 510 High Road | 50 yd | |
| Pit-Stop | Ground Floor, 530-532 High Road | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 389 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | 63 Green Lane | 533 yd | |
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 807 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Catering | 508 High Road | 24 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar | 7 Cameron Road | 374 yd | |
| Top Wok | 3 Cameron Road | 374 yd | |
| Papa John Pizza | 423 High Road | 431 yd | |
| Lokanta | 153 Green Lane | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 376 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 410 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 519 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 816 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 959 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 88 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 220 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| South Park SOUTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 691 yd | |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 958 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.8% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.