May Terrace is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2HX 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 May Terrace, Ilford, IG1 2HX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2SB, IG1 2HU, IG1 2HH, IG1 2SD, IG1 2LJ, IG1 2HY, IG1 2LR, IG1 2RZ, IG1 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 2HX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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 | 47.1% | 48.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.4% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 38.4% | 33.1% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.3% | 56.4% | 12.1% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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 | 44.1% | 46.9% | 2.8% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 30.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 15.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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% | 19.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.8% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 39.2% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.7% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.5% 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 | 9.8% | 23.9% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 22.8% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 25.1% | 7.7% | -17.4% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 23.4% | 31.9% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 29.2% |
| Other Asian | 15.5% | 5.7% | -9.8% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.5% | -2.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 9.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% | 81.4% | -67.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, just 35% 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 | 39.5% | 35% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -48.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 13% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 4.3% | -4.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 46.3% | 45.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 39.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 35% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.4% 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 | 39.5% | 34.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -48.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 28.4% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 15.2% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 13.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 33% | 8.7% | -24.3% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 10.4% | 0.6% | 9.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 12.9% | 1.2% | 11.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 11.8% | 46.2% | -34.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 9% | 1.7% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 66.2% | 6.5% | 59.7% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around May Terrace was 24.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.8% lower than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
May Terrace has the 10th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 103rd lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May Terrace, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2023-12-19 | £472,095 |
| 3 May Terrace, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-04-09 | £466,239 |
| 2 May Terrace, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2018-11-23 | £490,664 |
| 2 May Terrace, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2012-09-06 | £453,529 |
| 5 May Terrace, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2007-01-05 | £504,540 |
IG1 2HX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 2HX 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 | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,732 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 | 379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,012 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 | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,213 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,520 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 | 2,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,752 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 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,307 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,352 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 | 922 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrotreatz | 210 Ilford Lane | 38 yd | |
| Nagina Sweet Restaurant | 296-298 Ilford Lane | 71 yd | |
| Afters Ilford Ltd | 265b Ilford Lane | 93 yd | |
| Haweli Restaurant | 300-302 Ilford Lane | 100 yd | |
| The Ottoman Doner – Ilford Lane | 196 Ilford Lane | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 850 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chocoberry Cafe | 210 Ilford Lane | 38 yd | |
| Ko express | Unit 2, 210 Ilford Lane | 43 yd | |
| Chaiiwala | 253 Ilford Lane | 79 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 247 Ilford Lane | 82 yd | |
| Beyond Boba | Unit 2, 237 Ilford Lane | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Foods | 118-126 Ilford Lane | 388 yd | |
| BB Fatima Cash & Carry | 141-143 Ilford Lane | 430 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 850 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 965 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 1,026 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 39 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 617 yd |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 846 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 924 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 1,035 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.