Wanstead Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3SD 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 3SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3RZ, IG1 3SB, IG1 3QD, IG1 3QH, IG1 3QB, IG1 3QJ, IG1 3QQ, IG1 3RN, IG1 3RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 3SD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 44.2% | 49.1% | 4.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 55.8% | 50.9% | -4.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 3SD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 40.3% | 36.1% | -4.2% | 37.9% | -1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 52.4% | 3.8% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 5.4% | -1.7% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) 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 | 53.6% | 52.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.7% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17% | 17.7% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 8.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 9.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 15.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 43.2% | 14.0% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 17.9% | 3.1% | -14.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.4% 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 | 8.8% | 17.6% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 16.5% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 25.1% | 24.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 21.4% |
| Pakistani | 17.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 15.5% |
| Other Asian | 11.4% | 2.1% | -9.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 20.4% | 22.4% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -59.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 55.1% | 61.6% | 6.5% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.7% | 1.9% | -2.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 4.4% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 22.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.5% | 61.8% | 7.3% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 10.7% | 27.5% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 4.8% | -3.4% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 1.7% | -22.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 22.5% | 46.2% | -23.7% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Jewish | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 42.9% | 6.5% | 36.4% |
| Sikh | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wanstead Lane was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.7% higher than the Cranbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wanstead Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cranbrook and the 219th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2024-08-13 | £807,276 |
| 32 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2023-06-02 | £634,156 |
| 52 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £749,999 | 2023-01-26 | £771,749 |
| 46 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-10-16 | £619,633 |
| 34 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2014-05-16 | £805,588 |
IG1 3SD 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 3SD 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 50 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 2,555 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,933 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 5,408 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 | 488 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 1,469 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 | 728 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,582 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,291 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 | 4,537 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 | 5,097 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 | 5,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,463 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 | 2,301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,907 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,573 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 | 743 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,608 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,659 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 | 310 yd | |
| Luigi's Ristorante | 1-5 Beehive Lane | 416 yd | |
| Chef Sabor | 5 Beehive Lane | 416 yd | |
| Blend 93 Ltd | 525 Cranbrook Road | 550 yd | |
| Caraway | 513-519 Cranbrook Road | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 320 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 442 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 569 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 726 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Coffee Express | Eastern Avenue | 305 yd | |
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 315 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 339 yd | |
| Citi Kitchen London | 21 Beehive Lane | 416 yd | |
| Zing | 13 Beehive Lane | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 557 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 812 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 179 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 521 yd | |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 600 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 676 yd | |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 823 yd |
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 1,028 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 | 270 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.