Cedar Close is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2LH is located in the Loxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cedar Close, Ilford, IG1 2LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2RG, IG1 2LS, IG1 2PZ, IG1 2LB, IG1 2NQ, IG1 2NS, IG1 2NT, IG1 2PY, IG1 2SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 2LH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 40.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 44.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 10.7% | 3.2% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 46.8% | 57.2% | 10.4% | 48.4% | 8.8% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 26.7% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 11.6% | -9.0% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 20.4% | 14.2% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 9.6% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 13.3% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 7.3% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 8.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -8.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35% | 39% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 5.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21% 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 | 7.8% | 18.1% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 17.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 13.1% | 7.8% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 20.3% | 21.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 19.0% |
| Other Asian | 13.4% | 3.2% | -10.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 12.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 10.9% | 21% | 10.1% | 81.4% | -60.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
In this area, just 36.2% 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 | 47.1% | 36.2% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -47.0% |
| European Union | 9.7% | 16.2% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 4.5% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 16.2% | 9.7% | -6.5% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.7% | 31.1% | 7.4% | 5.6% | 25.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.7% 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 | 47.1% | 36.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -47.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 28.7% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 13.2% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 10.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.9% | 11.3% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.7% | 10.6% | -16.1% | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.2% | 0.2% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 11.3% | 1.2% | 10.1% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 51.9% | 6.5% | 45.4% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cedar Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Clementswood average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cedar Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2018-09-21 | £409,754 |
| 15 Cedar Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2018-03-07 | £485,343 |
| 11 Cedar Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-02-28 | £487,782 |
| 9 Cedar Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £284,952 | 2016-09-06 | £363,889 |
| 5 Cedar Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2015-09-10 | £520,506 |
IG1 2LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 2LH 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 | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,931 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | 3out of 4 | 88 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uphall Primary School Uphall Road , IG1 2JD | 2out of 4 | 919 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbury Primary School Northbury Close , IG11 8JA | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,026 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,839 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 | 3,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,200 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 | 370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,436 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 | 727 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 883 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 2,101 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Friendly Coffee (BFC) | Barking Park, Longbridge Road | 531 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | 205 Longbridge Road | 618 yd | |
| Spice Box | 8 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 633 yd | |
| Spice Bite | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 633 yd | |
| Ritchies Cafe Ltd | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn | 201-203 Longbridge Road | 608 yd | |
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 701 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Inn | 6 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 633 yd | |
| Faircross Fish Bar | 18 Faircross Parade | 633 yd | |
| Ritchies Fresh Bake | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 633 yd | |
| Beaumont Fish Bar | 133 Gordon Road | 663 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 23 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 34 To 36 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 703 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 257 yd |
| Loxford School Of Science & Technology Loxford Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 301 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 431 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 483 yd |
| Barking Abbey School (Long Bridge Campus) LONGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 911 yd |
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 962 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.