York Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3AF 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 3AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3AE, IG1 3AW, IG1 3AQ, IG1 3AH, IG1 3AD, IG1 3AJ, IG1 2FB, IG1 2FJ, IG1 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG1 3AF 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 York Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-08-01 | £236,261 |
| 36B York Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2023-05-18 | £283,134 |
| 40C York Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-03-22 | £379,979 |
| 18 York Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2019-11-14 | £259,706 |
| 28B York Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2019-08-12 | £209,628 |
IG1 3AF 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 3AF 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 | 761 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,791 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 826 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,109 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,150 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 | 533 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,357 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,681 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 | 3,306 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 | 3,463 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,445 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 | 1,957 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,107 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,867 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 380 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 409 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 2,127 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 | 178 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 83 Ilford Hill | 259 yd | |
| Roosters Piri Piri | 41 Cranbrook Road | 300 yd | |
| Gourmet Buffet | 97 Cranbrook Road | 302 yd | |
| La Mama Acasa | 81 Cranbrook Road | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 300 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 357 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 373 yd | |
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 421 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kulcha Express | 43 York Road | 178 yd | |
| Mad Mac Lounge | 9-15 York Road | 245 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 79 Ilford Hill | 259 yd | |
| Cluckers | 89 Cranbrook Road | 302 yd | |
| Bubble G | 97 Cranbrook Road | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 357 yd | |
| Tesco | 74-76 Cranbrook Road | 377 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 394 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 406 yd | |
| Lidl | 155-161 High Road | 553 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 501 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 550 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 611 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 858 yd | |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 874 yd | |
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 977 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Ilford Golf Club WANSTEAD PARK ROAD | golf | 1,088 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.