Ilford Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2SH 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 2SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2LX, IG1 2LZ, IG1 2SJ, IG1 2QH, IG1 2SQ, IG1 2QW, IG1 2LT, IG1 2SG, IG1 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 2SH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 45.2% | 49.1% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 54.8% | 50.9% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 42.9% | 32.4% | -10.5% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 50% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.8% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 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.
In the area around IG1 2SH this area, 28.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.7% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 18.2% | 10.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 9.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 14.2% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 29.5% | -3.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 17.2% | 7.3% | -9.9% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22% 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 | 5.1% | 7.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 14.9% | 14.1% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Pakistani | 25.8% | 22.3% | -3.5% | 2.7% | 19.6% |
| Other Asian | 9% | 7.9% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 8.2% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 19.9% | 22% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -59.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, just 37.4% 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 | 47.9% | 37.4% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -45.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 17.8% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.2% | 32.4% | -0.8% | 5.6% | 26.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.3% 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 | 47.6% | 37.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -46.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 27.3% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 17.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 15% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 12.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 11.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 6.7% | -21.5% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.1% | 76.7% | -22.6% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 14.9% | 0.9% | 14.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 15.1% | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 27% | 46.2% | -19.2% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 44.4% | 6.5% | 37.9% |
| Sikh | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ilford Lane was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.4% higher than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ilford Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Clementswood and the 54th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 109.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 359 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-08-12 | £497,721 |
| 355 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,500 | 2020-09-18 | £526,234 |
| 349 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-07-09 | £502,793 |
| 349 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2006-02-06 | £576,000 |
| 357 Ilford Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £219,995 | 2003-11-10 | £592,505 |
IG1 2SH 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.
IG1 2SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 2SH 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| 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 | 1,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 5,093 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 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infants' School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Infants' School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | - not rated | 767 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,792 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,792 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,037 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 | 2,407 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 | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 5,022 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 | 977 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,552 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 | 317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Madina School for Girls Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 517 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyleford School 200 Loxford Lane , IG3 9AR | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faircross School Rosslyn Road , IG11 9UH | - not rated | 1,382 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franzos | 316-320 Ilford Lane | 30 yd | |
| Haweli Restaurant | 300-302 Ilford Lane | 216 yd | |
| The Cafe @Loxford | Loxford Polyclinic, 417 Ilford Lane | 235 yd | |
| Cafe Rey | 413 Ilford Lane | 235 yd | |
| Nagina Sweet Restaurant | 296-298 Ilford Lane | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 880 yd | |
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G & H Catering Ltd | Unit 5, 350 Ilford Lane | 49 yd | |
| BIM's | 376 Ilford Lane | 67 yd | |
| Chai kadai | 277 Ilford Lane | 218 yd | |
| Chicken & Pizza 4 U | 409 Ilford Lane | 235 yd | |
| Grillford | 407 Ilford Lane | 236 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Foods | 118-126 Ilford Lane | 694 yd | |
| BB Fatima Cash & Carry | 141-143 Ilford Lane | 730 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 487 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 816 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 816 yd |
| Loxford School Of Science & Technology Loxford Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 976 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 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 | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.