Hyacinth Close is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2LU is located in the Loxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hyacinth Close, Ilford, IG1 2LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2FT, IG1 2LN, IG1 2FR, IG1 2JH, IG1 2JR, IG1 2JX, IG1 2JU, IG1 2GZ, IG11 8JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 2LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 50.6% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.7% | 49.4% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 35.2% | 40% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 50.2% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 53.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 33.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 10% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 18.1% | 19.6% | 1.5% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11.7% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.6% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 39.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 5.5% |
| Other | 10.6% | 3.4% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.5% 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 | 8.2% | 12.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 19.5% | 12% | -7.5% | 3.1% | 8.9% |
| Pakistani | 24.6% | 27.6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 24.9% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 12.6% | 6.3% | -6.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 3.3% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 11.6% | 16.5% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -64.9% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.6% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 51.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.6% | 51.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 12.9% | 9.5% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 4.5% | -5.6% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.4% | 27.2% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 21.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54% | 51.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 27.8% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 8.4% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 4.9% | -19.5% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 7.1% | 0.9% | 6.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.5% | 37.2% | -33.7% |
| Christian | 23.2% | 46.2% | -23.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 54.3% | 6.5% | 47.8% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hyacinth Close was 94.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% lower than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hyacinth Close has the 40th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Clementswood and the 240th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Hyacinth Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-03-25 | £470,304 |
| 14 Hyacinth Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-02-22 | £395,776 |
| 5 Hyacinth Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2012-09-28 | £347,426 |
| 17 Hyacinth Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2012-06-07 | £387,458 |
| 13 Hyacinth Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £217,795 | 2012-04-27 | £451,475 |
IG1 2LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 2LU 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,404 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 4,777 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 | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbury Primary School Northbury Close , IG11 8JA | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbury Infants' School North Street , IG11 8JA | - not rated | 503 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School 15-19 North Street , IG11 8AS | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School 15-19 North Street , IG11 8AS | - not rated | 1,012 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,064 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,711 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 2,201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 1,491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,785 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 | 1,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,491 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,494 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madina School for Girls Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 503 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eton Community School Eton Community Centre , IG1 2XG | - not rated | 936 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faircross School Rosslyn Road , IG11 9UH | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 129 yd | |
| Taqwa Cafe | Barking Mosque, 2 Victoria Road | 508 yd | |
| FoodCycle Barking | Barking Mosque, 2 Victoria Road | 508 yd | |
| The Cafe @Loxford | Loxford Polyclinic, 417 Ilford Lane | 515 yd | |
| Cafe Rey | 413 Ilford Lane | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 473 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 895 yd | |
| Kings Bull | 2 North Street | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillford | 407 Ilford Lane | 515 yd | |
| Chicken & Pizza 4 U | 409 Ilford Lane | 515 yd | |
| Subway | 433 Ilford Lane | 548 yd | |
| BIM's | 376 Ilford Lane | 563 yd | |
| Orange & Lemon Barking | Abbey Community Centre, Cowbridge Lane | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 988 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 351 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 636 yd | |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 668 yd |
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 820 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 921 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 956 yd |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 1,028 yd |
| The Gym (London Barking) THE CLOCKHOUSE THE CLOCKHOUSE EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,073 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 | 233.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.