Green Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 1YF is located in the Mayfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Ilford, IG1 1YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 1XW, IG1 1XU, IG1 1YE, IG1 1XR, IG1 1XN, IG1 1RF, IG1 1SS, IG1 1YD, IG1 1RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 1YF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1YF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 35.7% | 31% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 55.7% | 6.7% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 45.3% | 45.5% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 37.2% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.8% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 18.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 9.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 5.2% | 4.8% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 39.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.1% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.5% 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 | 9.6% | 16.4% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 15.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 22.5% | 16.1% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% | 26.3% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 23.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 5.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 4.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 2.1% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 25.7% | 18.5% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -62.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 58.2% | 52.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.9% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.7% | 29.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 23.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.7% | 52.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 31.2% | 26.8% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.6% | 8.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.8% | 5.2% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 52.7% | 6.5% | 46.2% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 12.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% lower than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 31st lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 112.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2021-03-15 | £525,372 |
| 210 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-08-21 | £423,294 |
| 196 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2018-06-01 | £558,022 |
| 228 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2016-10-03 | £278,857 |
| 258A Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £645,000 | 2016-08-15 | £742,192 |
IG1 1YF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 1YF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 2,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,655 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,899 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 | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,238 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Community 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 | 4,036 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 | 4,211 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 | 352 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,364 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 | 442 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,579 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,802 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 | 124 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 57 Green Lane | 397 yd | |
| BLUS kitchen | 1 Connaught Lane | 422 yd | |
| Asiatique | Unit 1, 501a High Road | 450 yd | |
| RS Chicken & Pizza | 506 High Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | 63 Green Lane | 286 yd | |
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 406 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokanta | 153 Green Lane | 57 yd | |
| Sardar Ji Pizza | 109 Green Lane | 191 yd | |
| Lasani Biryani | 91 Green Lane | 236 yd | |
| The Connaught | 1 Connaught Road | 378 yd | |
| Taj Catering | 508 High Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 124 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 552 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 775 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 896 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 261-275 High Road | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Park SOUTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 162 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 237 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 379 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 613 yd | |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 982 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 | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.