Argyle Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3BH 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 Argyle Road, Ilford, IG1 3BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3AW, IG1 3BQ, IG1 3BA, IG1 3AZ, IG1 3AJ, IG1 3AH, IG1 4QB, IG1 3AP, IG1 3AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 3BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.3% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.7% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG1 3BH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 32.9% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 57.6% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.9% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45% | 51.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 36.9% | -4.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19.1% | 27% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.8% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 41.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 18.7% | 6.2% | -12.5% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.1% 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 | 2.8% | 13.8% | 11.0% | 1.1% | 12.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 33.3% | 26% | -7.3% | 3.1% | 22.9% |
| Pakistani | 18.6% | 28.3% | 9.7% | 2.7% | 25.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 3.3% | -3.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 5.3% | 1% | -4.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 21.4% | 15.1% | -6.3% | 81.4% | -66.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 40% 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 | 44.7% | 40% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -43.2% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 11.8% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 3.9% | -6.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.6% | 40% | 5.4% | 5.6% | 34.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.7% 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 | 44% | 39.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 30.7% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 11% | 15.7% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 12.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 8.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 22% | 5.2% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 15.4% | 1.2% | 14.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.9% | 37.2% | -33.3% |
| Christian | 19% | 46.2% | -27.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 17.6% | 1.7% | 15.9% |
| Muslim | 48% | 6.5% | 41.5% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Argyle Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ilford Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21D Argyle Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-07-25 | £232,746 |
| 1A Argyle Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £12,500 | 2021-12-15 | £13,119 |
| 9 Argyle Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,375,000 | 2021-11-10 | £1,435,703 |
| 23B Argyle Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-09-16 | £250,519 |
| 7 Argyle Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £901,000 | 2021-06-24 | £1,061,156 |
IG1 3BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,544 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,929 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,178 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 3out of 4 | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infants' School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | - not rated | 908 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Infants' School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | - not rated | 970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 317 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,475 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 | 3,471 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 | 3,632 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,443 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 | 1,741 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 | 2,197 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Infant College 29 Mansfield Road , IG1 3BA | - not rated | 109 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 87 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook 34 Mansfield Road , IG1 3BD | - not rated | 241 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Garden Coffee | 133 Cranbrook Road | 177 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant - Ilford | 129 Cranbrook Road | 180 yd | |
| Saravana Bhavan | 115-127 Cranbrook Road | 181 yd | |
| Tirana Bar Restaurant | 3 York Road | 214 yd | |
| Gourmet Buffet | 97 Cranbrook Road | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 231 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 253 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 398 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 446 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 527 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo’s Pizza | 145 Cranbrook Road | 178 yd | |
| Chai-doh | 89a Cranbrook Road | 200 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 43 York Road | 214 yd | |
| Cluckers | 89 Cranbrook Road | 216 yd | |
| Bubble G | 97 Cranbrook Road | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 74-76 Cranbrook Road | 242 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 426 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 448 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 527 yd | |
| Lidl | 155-161 High Road | 541 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 320 yd | |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 477 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 659 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 670 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 843 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 939 yd |
| Ilford Golf Club WANSTEAD PARK ROAD | golf | 1,004 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 1,058 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 | 91.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.