Wanstead Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3SB 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 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, IG1 3SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3QJ, IG1 3RL, IG1 3RN, IG1 3QH, IG1 3SD, IG1 3RZ, IG1 3RJ, IG1 3RS, IG1 3RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 3SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 34.5% | 50.8% | 16.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 65.5% | 49.2% | -16.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.5% | 35.5% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 47.9% | 11.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 8.6% | -6.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 57.1% | 46.3% | -10.8% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 37.4% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 12.6% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 15.5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 9.3% | 5.0% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 7.2% | -12.0% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 18.2% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.2% | 44% | -6.2% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.9% 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 | 8% | 17.6% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 16.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 24.2% | 15.4% | -8.8% | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% | 19.1% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 16.4% |
| Other Asian | 18.7% | 8.8% | -9.9% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 29.9% | 23.9% | -6.0% | 81.4% | -57.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 46.4% 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 | 46.7% | 46.4% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -36.8% |
| European Union | 13.7% | 12.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 6.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.1% | 30.4% | 8.3% | 5.6% | 24.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 11.6% | 1.6% | -10.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.5% 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 | 45.9% | 46.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 37.5% | 33.9% | 9.8% | 27.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 6.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 26.5% | 2.9% | -23.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.2% | 6.4% | -13.8% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.8% | 37.2% | -30.4% |
| Christian | 23% | 46.2% | -23.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 45.7% | 6.5% | 39.2% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wanstead Lane was 22.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.2% lower than the Cranbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wanstead Lane has the 4th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cranbrook and the 90th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-07-19 | £908,586 |
| 5 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-12-19 | £530,444 |
| 2A Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2023-12-14 | £694,881 |
| 16 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-04-28 | £656,628 |
| 15 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-11-02 | £309,018 |
IG1 3SB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 3SB 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 3SB 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 | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 69 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 51 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 42 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,811 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 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 969 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,255 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 | 4,668 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 | 5,120 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 | 5,265 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 | 2,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,999 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,861 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,440 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 | 723 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,424 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,580 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 374 Eastern Avenue | 230 yd | |
| Luigi's Ristorante | 1-5 Beehive Lane | 313 yd | |
| Chef Sabor | 5 Beehive Lane | 313 yd | |
| Blend 93 Ltd | 525 Cranbrook Road | 418 yd | |
| Caraway | 513-519 Cranbrook Road | 418 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 302 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 450 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 523 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 599 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Coffee Express | Eastern Avenue | 243 yd | |
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 295 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 305 yd | |
| Citi Kitchen London | 21 Beehive Lane | 313 yd | |
| Zing | 13 Beehive Lane | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 418 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 427 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 470 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 566 yd | |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 592 yd | |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 718 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 261.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.