Castleview Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3QA is located in the Cranbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castleview Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3PP, IG4 5AB, IG1 3PW, IG1 3QF, IG4 5AP, IG1 3PN, IG1 3QG, IG1 3PR, IG1 3QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 3QA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 53.5% | 49.2% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.8% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 30.5% | 30.3% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 44.4% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 19.1% | 11.4% | 9.1% | 10.0% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 5.7% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 38.5% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -9.9% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 42.5% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 8.9% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around IG1 3QA this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 30.7% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 10.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 12% | -3.1% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 35% | 6.4% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 10% | 1.4% | -8.6% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.1% 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 | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 23.1% | 15.7% | -7.4% | 3.1% | 12.6% |
| Pakistani | 20.9% | 19.7% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 32.3% | 35.1% | 2.8% | 81.4% | -46.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
In this area, just 43.3% 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 | 68.6% | 43.3% | -25.3% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 25.8% | 22.7% | 6.1% | 19.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.5% | 21.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.2% 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 | 68.3% | 43.3% | -25.0% | 83.2% | -39.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 34.2% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 24.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 12.3% | -10.8% | 1.9% | 10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.7% | 37.2% | -34.5% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 36.7% | 6.5% | 30.2% |
| Sikh | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castleview 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 fallen by about -19.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Merton Court, 120 Castleview Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2025-04-03 | £86,000 |
| 15 Merton Court, 120 Castleview Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-08-30 | £98,824 |
| 2 Merton Court, 120 Castleview Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-05-27 | £110,827 |
| 4 Merton Court, 120 Castleview Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-05-27 | £126,660 |
| 8 Merton Court, 120 Castleview Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-04-30 | £121,129 |
IG1 3QA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.
IG1 3QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3QA 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 96 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Looking after home or family | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,765 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,657 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 729 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,702 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 | 1,150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,248 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 | 4,130 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,034 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 | 5,253 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 | 5,387 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 | 2,731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,521 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,668 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,294 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Free schools | 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 | 762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,927 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd) | 130 Eastern Avenue | 508 yd | |
| Gul's Grill | 218 Redbridge Lane East | 593 yd | |
| Dilanis Fish Bar | 224 Redbridge Lane East | 603 yd | |
| Burger King | 374 Eastern Avenue | 609 yd | |
| Shreeya's Indian Bar & Restaurant | 14 Roding Lane South | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 497 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 601 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 905 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 500 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 537 yd | |
| Metro Coffee Express | Eastern Avenue | 576 yd | |
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 12 Roding Lane South | 644 yd | |
| Divine Ice cream ltd | 7 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 933 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 755 yd | |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 894 yd | |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,017 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.