Lavender Place is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2BG is located in the Loxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lavender Place, Ilford, IG1 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2BH, IG1 2BQ, IG1 2BE, IG1 2BF, IG1 2BN, IG1 2BJ, IG1 2JX, IG1 2GZ, E12 6JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG1 2BG is primarily male, with 56.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 59.3% | 43.4% | -15.9% | 51.0% | -7.6% |
| Male | 40.7% | 56.6% | 15.9% | 49.0% | 7.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG1 2BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 44% | 46.2% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 38.3% | 4.6% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 9.8% | 8% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 5.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 54.5% | 45% | -9.5% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 29.8% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 14.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 10.2% | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 18.1% | 23.4% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 9.1% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 10.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 8.7% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 41.5% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 10.4% | 3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.4% 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 | 8.7% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 18.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% | 8.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 13.5% | 3.8% | -9.7% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 21.5% | 19.4% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 1.9% | -4.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 4.5% | 0.5% | -4.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 12.4% | 10.2% | 0.9% | 11.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 19.6% | 20.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | -61.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 44.9% 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 | 44.9% | 44.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 17.9% | 16.1% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.6% | 22.8% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 17.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.4% 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 | 44.9% | 44.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.1% | 27.4% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 13.2% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 16% | 9.7% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26% | 4.8% | -21.2% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.3% | 76.7% | -19.4% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.7% | 37.2% | -30.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 36% | 6.5% | 29.5% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lavender Place was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clementswood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Lavender Place, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-10-04 | £198,035 |
| 33 Lavender Place, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-09-30 | £232,305 |
| 85 Lavender Place, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-04-19 | £233,924 |
| 103 Lavender Place, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2023-10-10 | £210,339 |
| 81 Lavender Place, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-05-04 | £250,137 |
IG1 2BG 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 2BG 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.
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 53 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 995 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,552 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uphall Primary School Uphall Road , IG1 2JD | 2out of 4 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | 4out of 4 | 694 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbury Primary School Northbury Close , IG11 8JA | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,178 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,588 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 | 1,967 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 | 2,140 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,324 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,839 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 1,388 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,875 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Kitchen | 153 Victoria Road | 422 yd | |
| Franzos | 316-320 Ilford Lane | 503 yd | |
| Haweli Restaurant | 300-302 Ilford Lane | 535 yd | |
| The Cafe @Loxford | Loxford Polyclinic, 417 Ilford Lane | 539 yd | |
| Cafe Rey | 413 Ilford Lane | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G & H Catering Ltd | Unit 5, 350 Ilford Lane | 483 yd | |
| BIM's | 376 Ilford Lane | 484 yd | |
| Grillford | 407 Ilford Lane | 539 yd | |
| Chicken & Pizza 4 U | 409 Ilford Lane | 539 yd | |
| Chai kadai | 277 Ilford Lane | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Foods | 118-126 Ilford Lane | 864 yd | |
| BB Fatima Cash & Carry | 141-143 Ilford Lane | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 302 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 387 yd |
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 594 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 619 yd | |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 766 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 898 yd | |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 990 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 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 | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.