Peterborough Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3NH 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 Peterborough Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3NN, IG1 3NL, IG1 3NQ, IG1 3NG, IG1 3NP, IG1 3NW, IG1 3NJ, IG1 3PJ, IG1 3TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 3NH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 50.6% | 48.1% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51.9% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 3NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.3% 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 | 31.7% | 27.5% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -10.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 63.3% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 19.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3.5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 43.6% | 50.2% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 39% | 39.4% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 14% | 8.5% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 18.1% | 19.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 11.8% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 15.6% | 7.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.1% | 42.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 8.9% | 5.1% | -3.8% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.5% 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 | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 12.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 23.8% | 29.7% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 26.6% |
| Pakistani | 19.5% | 21.2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 18.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.8% | 1.7% | -4.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 20.1% | 21.5% | 1.4% | 81.4% | -59.9% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 55.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 55.2% | 1.4% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 14.2% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 4.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.2% | 22.6% | -7.6% | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.2% | 55.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 28.7% | 26.4% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 5% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.2% | 4.5% | -30.7% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.4% | 13.5% | -8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5% | 37.2% | -32.2% |
| Christian | 20% | 46.2% | -26.2% |
| Hindu | 8.5% | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 45% | 6.5% | 38.5% |
| Sikh | 12% | 0.9% | 11.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peterborough Gardens was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.1% lower than the Cranbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Peterborough Gardens has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cranbrook and the 219th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Peterborough Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-05-23 | £805,522 |
| 3 Peterborough Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2018-04-18 | £988,665 |
| 2 Peterborough Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2014-08-26 | £1,005,537 |
| 14 Peterborough Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2010-06-01 | £1,090,042 |
| 16 Peterborough Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2010-03-01 | £791,980 |
IG1 3NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 3NH 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 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 | 2,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersbrook Primary School Harpenden Road , Wanstead E12 5HL | 4out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,120 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,813 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 | 4,946 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,182 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 | 2,649 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,376 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,157 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,670 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd) | 130 Eastern Avenue | 665 yd | |
| Gul's Grill | 218 Redbridge Lane East | 817 yd | |
| Dilanis Fish Bar | 224 Redbridge Lane East | 824 yd | |
| Luigi's Ristorante | 1-5 Beehive Lane | 827 yd | |
| Chef Sabor | 5 Beehive Lane | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 290 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 791 yd | |
| Ilford Golf Club | 291 Wanstead Park Road | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 789 yd | |
| Metro Coffee Express | Eastern Avenue | 818 yd | |
| Wok N Smash | 119 Belgrave Road | 822 yd | |
| Big Mama's | 117 Belgrave Road | 822 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 1,059 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 450 yd | |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 582 yd |
| Ilford Golf Club WANSTEAD PARK ROAD | golf | 823 yd |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,079 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.