Bankside Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2NX is located in the Loxford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bankside Road, Ilford, IG1 2NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2PW, IG1 2SW, IG1 2PN, IG1 2NT, IG1 2SE, IG1 2SU, IG1 2QD, IG1 2QB, IG1 2PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG1 2NX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 58.8% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 58.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 7.8% |
| Male | 42.9% | 41.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -7.8% |
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 2NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 41.4% | 45.5% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 37.6% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 48.2% | 45.2% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 32% | 26.9% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 | 23.7% | 24.9% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 10.5% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 13.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 34.2% | 13.5% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 12.1% | 1.6% | -10.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.7% 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 | 11.5% | 12.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 11.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.9% | 10% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 17.5% | 19.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 1.3% | -6.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 16.9% | 14.4% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 11.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 8.7% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 7.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 20.1% | 13.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -67.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 59.2% | 58.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 14.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.4% | 18.1% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 12.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.1% | 58.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 36% | 34.8% | 9.8% | 26.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.8% | 0.3% | -32.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 0.7% | 13.5% | -12.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 53.5% | 6.5% | 47.0% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bankside Road was 121.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% higher than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bankside Road has the 41st highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Clementswood and the 173rd highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Bankside Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-07-10 | £416,865 |
| 24 Bankside Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-03-09 | £299,292 |
| 6 Bankside Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2017-04-20 | £355,426 |
| 4 Bankside Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-06-09 | £398,824 |
| 10 Bankside Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2000-12-21 | £433,735 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 2NX 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 | 80 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 1,887 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,606 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,536 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,244 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Infants' School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | - not rated | 314 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | 3out of 4 | 314 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uphall Primary School Uphall Road , IG1 2JD | - not rated | 789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbury Primary School Northbury Close , IG11 8JA | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbury Infants' School North Street , IG11 8JA | - not rated | 842 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,027 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 | 2,589 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 | 2,760 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,900 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,954 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 | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eton Community School Eton Community Centre , IG1 2XG | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Madina School for Girls Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 475 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyleford School 200 Loxford Lane , IG3 9AR | - not rated | 823 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faircross School Rosslyn Road , IG11 9UH | - not rated | 904 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe @Loxford | Loxford Polyclinic, 417 Ilford Lane | 420 yd | |
| Cafe Rey | 413 Ilford Lane | 420 yd | |
| Taqwa Cafe | Barking Mosque, 2 Victoria Road | 475 yd | |
| FoodCycle Barking | Barking Mosque, 2 Victoria Road | 475 yd | |
| WingFixx Ltd | 8 The Triangle, Tanner Street | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 581 yd | |
| The Acorn | 201-203 Longbridge Road | 825 yd | |
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 899 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken & Pizza 4 U | 409 Ilford Lane | 420 yd | |
| Grillford | 407 Ilford Lane | 420 yd | |
| Subway | 433 Ilford Lane | 430 yd | |
| Best Fish & Chips | 112 Fanshawe Avenue | 471 yd | |
| Grilago | 130 Fanshawe Avenue | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 34 To 36 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 207 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 352 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 496 yd |
| Loxford School Of Science & Technology Loxford Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 607 yd |
| Barking Abbey School (Long Bridge Campus) LONGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 717 yd |
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 808 yd |
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 906 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 | 182 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.