Wanstead Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 3SQ 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 3SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 3SJ, IG1 3SG, IG1 3SW, IG1 3SN, IG1 3TZ, IG1 3SL, IG1 3SH, IG1 3TY, IG1 3UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 3SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 46.8% | 49.6% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.4% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 3SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.7% 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 | 38.2% | 36.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 55.7% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 11.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 3.5% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.6% | 44.2% | -5.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 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.
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 44.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 13.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 10.1% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 13% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.9% | 44.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | 10.8% |
| Other | 13.2% | 2.8% | -10.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.6% 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 | 8.2% | 14.4% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 29.3% | 30.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 27.4% |
| Pakistani | 21.4% | 24.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 21.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 17.5% | 12.6% | -4.9% | 81.4% | -68.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 57.2% | 59.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.4% | 26.6% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.2% | 59.4% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 33.9% | 32.2% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.5% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.8% | 1.8% | -30.0% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.4% | 37.2% | -30.8% |
| Christian | 12.3% | 46.2% | -33.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 12.6% | 1.7% | 10.9% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 45.5% | 6.5% | 39.0% |
| Sikh | 14.4% | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wanstead Lane was 36.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Cranbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wanstead Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Cranbrook and the 195th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 6 Carlisle House Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-08-01 | £204,250 |
| Flat 6 Carlisle House Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2016-11-30 | £157,464 |
| Flat 1 Carlisle House Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2005-07-04 | £222,959 |
| Flat 1 Carlisle House Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2002-03-28 | £234,098 |
| Flat 6 Carlisle House Wanstead Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2001-12-17 | £168,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 3SQ 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 | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 2,631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,504 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 4,809 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 | 768 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 999 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldersbrook Primary School Harpenden Road , Wanstead E12 5HL | 4out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,664 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 | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,567 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 | 3,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,858 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 | 5,053 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 | 5,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 5,327 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 | 2,943 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,326 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,712 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,124 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 2,003 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 | 333 yd | |
| Gul's Grill | 218 Redbridge Lane East | 490 yd | |
| Dilanis Fish Bar | 224 Redbridge Lane East | 496 yd | |
| Shreeya's Indian Bar & Restaurant | 14 Roding Lane South | 538 yd | |
| Wanstead Park Kiosk | Wanstead Park, Warren Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 617 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 12 Roding Lane South | 538 yd | |
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 856 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 894 yd | |
| Metro Coffee Express | Eastern Avenue | 920 yd | |
| Citi Kitchen London | 21 Beehive Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 706 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 781 yd | |
| Wanstead Leisure Centre WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,036 yd |
| Nutters Field NUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 1,060 yd |
| The New Wilderness - Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Nutter Lane | grass pitches | 1,071 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.