Ley Street is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 4BT is located in the Ilford Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 2004-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 4BX, IG1 4GF, IG1 4BQ, IG1 4EJ, IG1 4BG, IG1 1LX, IG1 4BH, IG1 4GZ, IG1 1NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG1 4BT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 56.1% | 7.5% | 51.0% | 5.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 43.9% | -7.5% | 49.0% | -5.1% |
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 | 66.7% | 39.1% | -27.6% | 37.9% | 1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 49.7% | 22.2% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 52.9% | 56.1% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 32.4% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.9% | 23.1% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.5% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 8.9% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 12.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 37.9% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 9.5% | 5.3% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.1% 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 | 7% | 28.3% | 21.3% | 1.1% | 27.2% |
| Indian | 23.3% | 16.1% | -7.2% | 3.1% | 13.0% |
| Pakistani | 15.6% | 12.2% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 3.5% | -5.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 13.2% | 13.6% | 0.4% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 16.7% | 10.1% | -6.6% | 81.4% | -71.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 39.1% 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 | 41.2% | 39.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -44.1% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 16.2% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Africa | 15.6% | 5.6% | -10.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 35.8% | 37% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 31.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.6% 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 | 41.2% | 38.8% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -44.4% |
| 10+ Years | 13.2% | 20.6% | 7.4% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.1% | 14.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 11.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.1% | 16.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 39.9% | 76.7% | -36.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 8.4% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Spain | 3.5% | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 18.5% | 1.2% | 17.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.6% | 37.2% | -31.6% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 12.6% | 1.7% | 10.9% |
| Muslim | 48.3% | 6.5% | 41.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ley Street was 492.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 105.2% higher than the Ilford Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ley Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Ilford Town and the 18th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 155.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% 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 7 Kingsley Mews Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-31 | £279,707 |
| Flat 13 Kingsley Mews Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-01-14 | £243,955 |
| Flat 12 Kingsley Mews Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2020-10-27 | £247,224 |
| Flat 2 Kingsley Mews Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2017-01-30 | £308,000 |
| Flat 7 Kingsley Mews Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-08-20 | £347,813 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Full-Time Employee | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Other | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 1,307 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,897 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 1,180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 346 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,653 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,533 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,644 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 | 3,812 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 | 1,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 420 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 623 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Roma | 121 Ley Street | 113 yd | |
| Starbucks | 225-227 High Road | 119 yd | |
| Fusion Exclusive Ltd | 135 Ley Street | 158 yd | |
| German pizza limited TA flavours of punjab | 200 High Road | 160 yd | |
| Noodles | 253 High Road | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 228 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 369 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 408 yd | |
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 539 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut Express | 213 High Road | 107 yd | |
| Florence Pizza | 121 Ley Street | 113 yd | |
| Edesa | 237 High Road | 169 yd | |
| Subway | 251 High Road | 169 yd | |
| Bubbleology Ilford | 167 High Road | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 168-170 High Road | 161 yd | |
| Lidl | 155-161 High Road | 203 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 298 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 261-275 High Road | 298 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 342 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 215 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 227 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 299 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 460 yd |
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 484 yd | |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 586 yd | |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 876 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.