Seymour Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3LN is located in the Cranbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seymour Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3EL, IG1 3EJ, IG1 3HE, IG1 3LH, IG1 3HF, IG1 3HD, IG1 3HZ, IG1 3EH, IG1 3HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 3LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 3LN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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 | 37.8% | 30.4% | -7.4% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 54% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 5.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 50.7% | 39.5% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -8.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 42.3% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 10.7% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 4.9% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 45.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 13.3% | 3.1% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.9% 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 | 9.4% | 5.9% | -3.5% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 13.8% |
| Pakistani | 22.9% | 21.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 19.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 22.2% | 27.9% | 5.7% | 81.4% | -53.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 6.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, just 46.9% 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 | 54.2% | 46.9% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 16% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26% | 24.3% | -1.7% | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.8% 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 | 53.1% | 46.6% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 33.8% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 24.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 4.1% | -5.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.7% | 7.2% | -17.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.9% | 37.2% | -29.3% |
| Christian | 25.2% | 46.2% | -21.0% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 46.6% | 6.5% | 40.1% |
| Sikh | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Seymour Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Cranbrook average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 68.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Seymour Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2026-02-11 | £800,000 |
| 6 Seymour Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-06-30 | £709,937 |
| 7B Seymour Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2024-12-18 | £275,711 |
| 13 Seymour Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2024-11-15 | £811,047 |
| 24 Seymour Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £732,500 | 2024-07-09 | £759,381 |
IG1 3LN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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 | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,546 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,330 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,732 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,652 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Junior School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Infants' School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 552 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 3out of 4 | 1,369 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 | 915 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,245 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 | 4,103 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 | 4,250 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,794 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,834 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 | 2,018 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,073 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytime Preparatory School 2 341 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UF | - not rated | 443 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Secondary School for Girls 287 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UA | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Apex Secondary School for Boys 287 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UA | - not rated | 508 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 751 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biryani Guys CPU | 291 Wanstead Park Road | 359 yd | |
| Moroccan Garden | 73a Belgrave Road | 583 yd | |
| London Darbar | 198 Cranbrook Road | 688 yd | |
| Shola Chicken | 190 Cranbrook Road | 688 yd | |
| Shinwari Restaurant | 229-231 Cranbrook Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Golf Club | 291 Wanstead Park Road | 359 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 571 yd | |
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 868 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok N Smash | 119 Belgrave Road | 290 yd | |
| Big Mama's | 117 Belgrave Road | 290 yd | |
| Zahra’s Grill | 88 Belgrave Road | 561 yd | |
| Starfish & Chips | 75 Belgrave Road | 583 yd | |
| Zing | 13 Beehive Lane | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 74-76 Cranbrook Road | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford Golf Club WANSTEAD PARK ROAD | golf | 341 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 429 yd | |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 761 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 896 yd |
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 913 yd | |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,087 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 | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.