Wanstead Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3SG 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 3SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3SQ, IG1 3SH, IG1 3SJ, IG1 3SF, IG1 3SL, IG1 3SW, IG1 3NW, IG1 3NQ, IG1 3TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG1 3SG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 53.7% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 46.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 3SG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 32.5% | 33.8% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 52.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 4% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 7.5% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 43% | 49.2% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 34.3% | -4.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 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.
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 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 13.2% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.5% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 12.6% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 49.9% | 11.4% | 33.8% | 16.1% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.8% 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 | 6.9% | 22.5% | 15.6% | 1.1% | 21.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 26% | 15.9% | -10.1% | 3.1% | 12.8% |
| Pakistani | 24.9% | 32.6% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 29.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 21.4% | 9.8% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -71.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 4.6% | 0.7% | -3.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 56.7% 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 | 61.3% | 56.7% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -26.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 5.9% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.4% | 30.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 24.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.3% | 56.8% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 38% | 36.7% | 9.8% | 28.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.1% | 0.2% | -32.9% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.3% | 37.2% | -33.9% |
| Christian | 12.6% | 46.2% | -33.6% |
| Hindu | 8.2% | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 60.5% | 6.5% | 54.0% |
| Sikh | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wanstead Lane was 74.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% lower than the Cranbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wanstead Lane has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cranbrook and the 340th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2024-10-03 | £644,314 |
| 158 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2022-01-14 | £904,742 |
| 140 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-12-29 | £852,057 |
| 75 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2021-12-15 | £908,861 |
| 152 Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £499,999 | 2014-05-19 | £931,659 |
IG1 3SG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3SG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 60 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 4out of 4 | 4,922 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 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Junior School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Infants' School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,213 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,948 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,124 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,209 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4,059 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 | 4,954 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,078 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,086 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 5,219 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 | 2,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,124 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBK Independent School 203 Redbridge Lane East , Redbridge IG4 5DF | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 961 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,059 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 2 341 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UF | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 404 yd | |
| Gul's Grill | 218 Redbridge Lane East | 555 yd | |
| Dilanis Fish Bar | 224 Redbridge Lane East | 562 yd | |
| Shreeya's Indian Bar & Restaurant | 14 Roding Lane South | 605 yd | |
| Burger King | 374 Eastern Avenue | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 537 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 12 Roding Lane South | 605 yd | |
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 790 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 828 yd | |
| Metro Coffee Express | Eastern Avenue | 849 yd | |
| Citi Kitchen London | 21 Beehive Lane | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 620 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 702 yd | |
| Ilford Golf Club WANSTEAD PARK ROAD | golf | 1,062 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 251.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.