Ilford Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2LG 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 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2RT, IG1 2RR, IG1 2LE, IG1 2EU, IG1 2EX, IG1 2RU, IG1 2EY, IG1 2EZ, IG1 2RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 2LG 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 2LG 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 Ilford Lane 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.
Ilford Lane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 1999-09-14 | £485,021 |
| 140 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 1999-06-25 | £436,364 |
IG1 2LG 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 2LG 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 | 853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,091 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,619 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 | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uphall Primary School Uphall Road , IG1 2JD | 2out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 909 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,368 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,547 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 | 2,754 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 | 2,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,935 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 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,592 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 | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,282 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 | 23 yd | |
| Shezan Food Catering Ltd | 130 Ilford Lane | 92 yd | |
| Sushi Chef | 193 Ilford Lane | 98 yd | |
| Naan Staap | 209 Ilford Lane | 139 yd | |
| Oodles Chinese | 231 Ilford Lane | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 581 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 736 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 893 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Pan Chowpatty | 142 Ilford Lane | 18 yd | |
| Chester | 173 Ilford Lane | 49 yd | |
| Chasha | Store Rear Of, 130 Ilford Lane | 56 yd | |
| Laziza Biryani | 183 Ilford Lane | 59 yd | |
| PasTa Eveline | 183 Ilford Lane | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Foods | 118-126 Ilford Lane | 92 yd | |
| BB Fatima Cash & Carry | 141-143 Ilford Lane | 133 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 581 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 668 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 728 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 523 yd |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 662 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 712 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 838 yd | |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 842 yd | |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 904 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,021 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 | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 71.4% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 28.6% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.