York Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3AD is located in the Valentines electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about York Road, Ilford, IG1 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3AE, IG1 4PA, IG1 2DG, IG1 2ZN, IG1 4DU, IG1 3BA, IG1 4PG, IG1 4NF, IG1 3BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG1 3AD is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 41.9% | 46.5% | 4.6% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 58.1% | 53.5% | -4.6% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 44.9% | 38.5% | -6.4% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 46.4% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 46.9% | 48.8% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.8% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 20.9% | 25.6% | 4.7% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 8.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 7.5% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 38.9% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 16.6% | 5.6% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.3% 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 | 5.5% | 20.1% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 19.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 28.8% | 15.7% | -13.1% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 16.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 13.6% |
| Other Asian | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 10.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 8.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 28% | 22.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -59.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 32.2% 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 | 37.5% | 32.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -51.0% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 21.4% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 15.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 7.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.7% | 36% | -4.7% | 5.6% | 30.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 32.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.7% 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 | 36.7% | 32.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -50.9% |
| 10+ Years | 15.1% | 21.7% | 6.6% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.9% | 17.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 14.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.6% | 15.9% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 13.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.8% | 76.7% | -39.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 10.6% | 0.6% | 10.0% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.8% | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 17.6% | 1.2% | 16.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.9% | 37.2% | -25.3% |
| Christian | 25.8% | 46.2% | -20.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 45.1% | 6.5% | 38.6% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around York Road was 1046.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 335.8% higher than the Ilford Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
York Road has the highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Ilford Town and the 4th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 362.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10C York Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-02-22 | £159,662 |
| 3 York Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,000 | 2023-02-22 | £6,140 |
| 10 York Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £42,000 | 2019-10-11 | £48,164 |
| 5 York Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2019-09-25 | £5,676 |
| 41 York Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2018-03-02 | £205,714 |
IG1 3AD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3AD 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Other | 39 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,461 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,819 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,179 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,779 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 | 3,365 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 | 3,527 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,352 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 352 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 382 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana Bar Restaurant | 3 York Road | 2 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 83 Ilford Hill | 128 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 41 Cranbrook Road | 131 yd | |
| Gourmet Buffet | 97 Cranbrook Road | 155 yd | |
| La Mama Acasa | 81 Cranbrook Road | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 131 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 203 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 344 yd | |
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 352 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 396 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kulcha Express | 43 York Road | 2 yd | |
| Mad Mac Lounge | 9-15 York Road | 68 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 79 Ilford Hill | 128 yd | |
| Capri’s Pizza | 17 Cranbrook Road | 136 yd | |
| Chicken Valley Ilford | 15 Cranbrook Road | 136 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 235 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 240 yd | |
| Tesco | 74-76 Cranbrook Road | 250 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 344 yd | |
| Lidl | 155-161 High Road | 377 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 263 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 374 yd |
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 406 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 463 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 696 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 953 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| 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 | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.