De Vere Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3EB 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 De Vere Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3ED, IG1 3DW, IG1 3EQ, IG1 3DN, IG1 3EH, IG1 3DL, IG1 3DJ, IG1 3EJ, IG1 3HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 3EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 3EB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 34.6% | 34.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 54.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 5.1% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 42.6% | 50.9% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 35.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 9.7% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.5% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 11.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 40.4% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 6.6% |
| Other | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.1% 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 | 14.4% | 13.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 12.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 21% | 16.9% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Pakistani | 26.5% | 30.6% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 27.9% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 4% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 7.6% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 13.8% | 17.1% | 3.3% | 81.4% | -64.3% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0.2% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, just 44.4% 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 | 52.1% | 44.4% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -38.8% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 15.1% | 11.0% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.9% | 28.8% | -3.1% | 5.6% | 23.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.3% 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 | 51.2% | 44.5% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -38.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 31.3% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.2% | 5% | -29.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.7% | 1.2% | 7.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.3% | 37.2% | -28.9% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 49.8% | 6.5% | 43.3% |
| Sikh | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around De Vere Gardens was 67.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Ilford Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
De Vere Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Ilford Town and the 372nd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51B De Vere Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-03-28 | £221,918 |
| 19B De Vere Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-02-28 | £249,012 |
| 51D De Vere Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2024-12-20 | £190,729 |
| 17 De Vere Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-12-14 | £205,395 |
| 15 De Vere Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2022-04-29 | £460,938 |
IG1 3EB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 122 |
| Self-Employed | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Unemployed | 29 |
| Other | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,725 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,504 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 | 399 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 1,735 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 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 3,958 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 | 4,106 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,894 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 | 2,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,493 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,957 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,581 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Community 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 | 556 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 644 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 748 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,889 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 | 330 yd | |
| Biryani Guys CPU | 291 Wanstead Park Road | 401 yd | |
| London Darbar | 198 Cranbrook Road | 472 yd | |
| Shola Chicken | 190 Cranbrook Road | 472 yd | |
| Shinwari Restaurant | 229-231 Cranbrook Road | 495 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Golf Club | 291 Wanstead Park Road | 401 yd | |
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 629 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 820 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 867 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zahra’s Grill | 88 Belgrave Road | 308 yd | |
| Starfish & Chips | 75 Belgrave Road | 330 yd | |
| Wok N Smash | 119 Belgrave Road | 400 yd | |
| Big Mama's | 117 Belgrave Road | 400 yd | |
| Pablo’s Pizza | 145 Cranbrook Road | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 74-76 Cranbrook Road | 774 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 1,052 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford Golf Club WANSTEAD PARK ROAD | golf | 449 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 669 yd | |
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 685 yd | |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 985 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.