Ilford Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2NF 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 2NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2PE, IG1 2PF, IG1 2SN, IG1 2NY, IG1 2PH, IG11 8PE, IG1 2PQ, IG1 2SL, IG1 2PD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 2NF 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 | 52.8% | 50.6% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.4% | 2.2% | 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.
In the immediate area around IG1 2NF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.5% | 42.5% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 48.8% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 3.8% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 3.8% | -7.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.8% | 49.8% | 7.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.2% | 18.4% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 14.4% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 20.7% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 29.1% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 16.1% | 3.7% | -12.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13% 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% | 19.7% | 11.9% | 1.1% | 18.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 24.3% | 31.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 29.2% |
| Other Asian | 10.4% | 5.3% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 26.5% | 13% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -68.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
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 | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 10.9% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 4.2% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.3% | 31.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 25.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.6% | 51.5% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 5.8% | 30.9% | 25.1% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 4.4% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 4.6% | -19.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.4% | 1.2% | 8.2% |
| No passport held | 3% | 13.5% | -10.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.3% | 37.2% | -31.9% |
| Christian | 16.9% | 46.2% | -29.3% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 58.9% | 6.5% | 52.4% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ilford Lane was 175.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% higher than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ilford Lane has the 28th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 97th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 452 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-12-06 | £252,543 |
| 442 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2024-08-13 | £319,336 |
| 442 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-19 | £297,049 |
| 464 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-01-17 | £210,000 |
| 458 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-05-15 | £438,380 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 2NF 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 | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,994 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,082 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 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbury Primary School Northbury Close , IG11 8JA | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,085 yd | Community school | No | Girls | 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 | 2,160 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 | 2,335 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,493 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 | 1,118 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,815 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 | 322 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 903 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,795 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 2,050 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 Cafe @Loxford | Loxford Polyclinic, 417 Ilford Lane | 81 yd | |
| Cafe Rey | 413 Ilford Lane | 81 yd | |
| Taqwa Cafe | Barking Mosque, 2 Victoria Road | 214 yd | |
| FoodCycle Barking | Barking Mosque, 2 Victoria Road | 214 yd | |
| Franzos | 316-320 Ilford Lane | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 586 yd | |
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 778 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grillford | 407 Ilford Lane | 81 yd | |
| Chicken & Pizza 4 U | 409 Ilford Lane | 81 yd | |
| Subway | 433 Ilford Lane | 214 yd | |
| BIM's | 376 Ilford Lane | 250 yd | |
| G & H Catering Ltd | Unit 5, 350 Ilford Lane | 333 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Foods | 118-126 Ilford Lane | 997 yd | |
| BB Fatima Cash & Carry | 141-143 Ilford Lane | 1,036 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 6 & 7 Barking Central, Aboretum Place | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 548 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 630 yd |
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 768 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 880 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 885 yd |
| Loxford School Of Science & Technology Loxford Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,036 yd |
| The Gym (London Barking) THE CLOCKHOUSE THE CLOCKHOUSE EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,056 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 1,082 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 3.3% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.