Howard Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2EX is located in the Loxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Howard Road, Ilford, IG1 2EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2EU, IG1 2EY, IG1 2HB, IG1 2LG, IG1 2HD, IG1 2ET, IG1 2RT, IG1 2HA, IG1 2LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 2EX 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 | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 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 2EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% 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 | 33.5% | 38.6% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 53.3% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 3.3% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 45.4% | 51.4% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 32.2% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 24.3% | 27% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 8.9% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7% | 11.2% | 4.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 30.3% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 19.2% | 5.9% | -13.3% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12% 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 | 7.5% | 12.6% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 11.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.3% | 17.3% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 14.2% |
| Pakistani | 27.8% | 29.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 26.8% |
| Other Asian | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 13.5% | 12% | -1.5% | 81.4% | -69.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 3.8% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 38.5% 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 | 39.2% | 38.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 5.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43.2% | 40% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 34.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.8% 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 | 38.2% | 38.5% | 0.3% | 83.2% | -44.7% |
| 10+ Years | 7.7% | 30.8% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 21.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.8% | 13% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 10.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.3% | 8.6% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 9% | -20.9% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 76.7% | -16.6% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 5.6% | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12.8% | 1.2% | 11.6% |
| No passport held | 4.3% | 13.5% | -9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.1% | 37.2% | -36.1% |
| Christian | 18.7% | 46.2% | -27.5% |
| Hindu | 17% | 1.7% | 15.3% |
| Muslim | 53.5% | 6.5% | 47.0% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Howard Road was 316.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 187.4% higher than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Howard Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 30th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 117.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 61.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Howard Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2024-03-06 | £539,047 |
| 1 Howard Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-07-29 | £475,437 |
| 36 Howard Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-01-14 | £406,217 |
| 36 Howard Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-10-15 | £361,278 |
| 16 Howard Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-06-18 | £336,314 |
IG1 2EX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 2EX 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 | 81 |
| Looking after home or family | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Other | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| 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 | 768 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,086 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,538 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 383 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uphall Primary School Uphall Road , IG1 2JD | 2out of 4 | 636 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 714 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,269 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,280 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,586 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 | 2,672 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 | 2,842 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,839 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,482 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,182 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,323 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron Cafe | Clementswood Baptist Church, 132-134 Ilford Lane | 103 yd | |
| Shezan Food Catering Ltd | 130 Ilford Lane | 147 yd | |
| Sushi Chef | 193 Ilford Lane | 160 yd | |
| Naan Staap | 209 Ilford Lane | 181 yd | |
| The Ottoman Doner – Ilford Lane | 196 Ilford Lane | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 566 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 769 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 919 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Pan Chowpatty | 142 Ilford Lane | 102 yd | |
| Chasha | Store Rear Of, 130 Ilford Lane | 129 yd | |
| Chester | 173 Ilford Lane | 143 yd | |
| Laziza Biryani | 183 Ilford Lane | 146 yd | |
| PasTa Eveline | 183 Ilford Lane | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Foods | 118-126 Ilford Lane | 147 yd | |
| BB Fatima Cash & Carry | 141-143 Ilford Lane | 200 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 566 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 700 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 765 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 583 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 609 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 611 yd |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 642 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 746 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 796 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 925 yd | |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 950 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 966 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.