Empress Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3DD 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 Empress Avenue, Ilford, IG1 3DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3DJ, IG1 3DE, IG1 3DL, IG1 3BL, IG1 3DN, IG1 3BE, IG1 3DW, IG1 3AL, IG1 3EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 3DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.7% | 50.4% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 54.3% | 49.6% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 34.3% | 37.7% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 49.1% | 44.2% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 37% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 9.4% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 20.6% | 3.6% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.7% | 10.8% | 4.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 10.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 43.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 17.7% | 3.6% | -14.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
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 | 8.5% | 14% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 12.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 38% | 27.7% | -10.3% | 3.1% | 24.6% |
| Pakistani | 19% | 16.1% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 1.3% | -8.2% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 13.9% | 22.3% | 8.4% | 81.4% | -59.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, just 43.5% 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 | 45.3% | 43.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -39.7% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 14.4% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 9% | 6.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 38.9% | 32.6% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 27.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.7% 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 | 45% | 43% | -2.0% | 83.2% | -40.2% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 23.7% | 14.5% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 13.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 11.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 9.1% | -19.1% | 1.9% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5.9% | 0.6% | 5.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 18.5% | 1.2% | 17.3% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Hindu | 15.4% | 1.7% | 13.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 35.6% | 6.5% | 29.1% |
| Sikh | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Empress Avenue was 122.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.0% lower than the Ilford Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Empress Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Ilford Town and the 173rd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 111.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14D Empress Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-04-05 | £209,346 |
| 60D Empress Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £213,000 | 2021-07-21 | £224,351 |
| 14A Empress Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2019-09-06 | £165,730 |
| 14B Empress Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-01-10 | £132,341 |
| 32 Empress Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2018-02-08 | £902,396 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 3DD 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 | 71 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Information and communication | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 1,274 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,367 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 1,538 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 | 633 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,482 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,843 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 | 3,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,077 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 | 1,896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,319 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,694 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 356 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 447 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 574 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 2,032 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moroccan Garden | 73a Belgrave Road | 165 yd | |
| London Darbar | 198 Cranbrook Road | 301 yd | |
| Shola Chicken | 190 Cranbrook Road | 301 yd | |
| Shinwari Restaurant | 229-231 Cranbrook Road | 307 yd | |
| SKVP Diner | 219 Cranbrook Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 433 yd | |
| Ilford Golf Club | 291 Wanstead Park Road | 557 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 667 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 744 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zahra’s Grill | 88 Belgrave Road | 138 yd | |
| Starfish & Chips | 75 Belgrave Road | 165 yd | |
| Pablo’s Pizza | 145 Cranbrook Road | 429 yd | |
| Chai-doh | 89a Cranbrook Road | 564 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 86-88 Cranbrook Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 74-76 Cranbrook Road | 574 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 852 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 886 yd | |
| Lidl | 155-161 High Road | 937 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 958 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 495 yd | |
| Ilford Golf Club WANSTEAD PARK ROAD | golf | 625 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 849 yd | |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 921 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 985 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,039 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 | 163.9 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.