Green Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 1YH is located in the Clementswood 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 1YH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 1RN, IG1 1XG, IG1 1SN, IG1 1RW, IG1 1RJ, IG1 1YJ, IG1 1XJ, IG1 1SB, IG1 1SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 1YH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1YH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 32.8% | 36.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 53.6% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 3.2% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 48.2% | 53.5% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 30.6% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4.9% | -1.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21% | 21.6% | 0.6% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 14.2% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 26% | 29.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 11.5% | 1.8% | -9.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.8% 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 | 7.9% | 17.3% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 16.2% |
| Indian | 27% | 22.4% | -4.6% | 3.1% | 19.3% |
| Pakistani | 23.6% | 37.2% | 13.6% | 2.7% | 34.5% |
| Other Asian | 9.4% | 2.4% | -7.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 10.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -71.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, just 46.7% 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 | 51.8% | 46.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 5.5% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 8.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.5% | 35.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 29.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.7% 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 | 51% | 46.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 36.7% | 33.9% | 9.8% | 26.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.8% | 4.7% | -28.1% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11% | 1.2% | 9.8% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.7% | 37.2% | -35.5% |
| Christian | 13.8% | 46.2% | -32.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 12.7% | 1.7% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 61.1% | 6.5% | 54.6% |
| Sikh | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 88.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.3% lower than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Green Lane has the 41st lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 267th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90A Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-05-11 | £276,748 |
| 92A Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-03-09 | £181,295 |
| 92B Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-03-14 | £237,785 |
| 78A Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-09-18 | £494,345 |
| 78 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2020-08-20 | £529,722 |
IG1 1YH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1YH 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Looking after home or family | 50 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,021 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,328 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 182 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 864 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 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,437 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 | 3,808 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 | 3,983 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 | 699 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 836 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Handroll | 57 Green Lane | 36 yd | |
| BLUS kitchen | 1 Connaught Lane | 140 yd | |
| Satt Caterers | Ground Floor, 6 Connaught Road | 226 yd | |
| Grilled Peri Peri | 374-376 High Road | 259 yd | |
| Aladdins | 374-376 High Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | 63 Green Lane | 133 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 581 yd | |
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 789 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 1,002 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wraps and Wings | 45 Green Lane | 55 yd | |
| Doner Plug | 59 Green Lane | 55 yd | |
| The Connaught | 1 Connaught Road | 78 yd | |
| Lasani Biryani | 91 Green Lane | 184 yd | |
| Sardar Ji Pizza | 109 Green Lane | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 322 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 504 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 261-275 High Road | 504 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 512 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 613 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 252 yd | |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 297 yd |
| South Park SOUTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 397 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 503 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 572 yd | |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 615 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 892 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 894 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.