Ley Street is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 4BW is located in the Ilford Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 4EZ, IG1 4BL, IG1 4BP, IG1 4BN, IG1 4HA, IG1 4HB, IG1 4EY, IG1 4JD, IG1 1TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG1 4BW is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 52.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 47.3% | 53.8% | 6.5% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 4BW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 32.8% | 29.6% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 57% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 8.2% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 50.3% | 51.1% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 36.4% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 8.5% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.5% | 19% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 8.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 38.3% | 9.4% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 12.3% | 4.6% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.4% 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 | 18.5% | 18.6% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 17.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 23.1% | 29.4% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 26.3% |
| Pakistani | 21.2% | 15.5% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 12.8% |
| Other Asian | 10.2% | 3.8% | -6.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 16.3% | 18.4% | 2.1% | 81.4% | -63.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 41.1% 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 | 38.2% | 41.1% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -42.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 13.2% | 5.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 4.5% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 44.4% | 31.5% | -12.9% | 5.6% | 25.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.5% 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 | 36.3% | 41.2% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -42.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.9% | 31.5% | 25.6% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 25.9% | 12.1% | -13.8% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 8.9% | -16.2% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.7% | 76.7% | -16.0% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 9.6% | 0.9% | 8.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 12.9% | 1.2% | 11.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.4% | 37.2% | -31.8% |
| Christian | 19.6% | 46.2% | -26.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 45.5% | 6.5% | 39.0% |
| Sikh | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ley Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ilford Town average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £1,056,000 | 2023-10-30 | £1,068,672 |
| 200 Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2021-08-27 | £438,494 |
| 216B Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2020-10-30 | £241,605 |
| 180 Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2019-12-20 | £1,090,788 |
| 212 Ley Street, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2019-03-08 | £221,324 |
IG1 4BW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG1 4BW 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 | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 1,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,249 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,293 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,315 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,020 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 | 160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 943 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 2out of 4 | 1,019 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 1,036 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 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,430 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 | 3,992 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 | 4,163 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 | 923 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,676 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,679 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,409 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sahajanand Catering Limited | 149 Ley Street | 112 yd | |
| Fusion Exclusive Ltd | 135 Ley Street | 252 yd | |
| Smade lounge | 284-294 Ley Street | 255 yd | |
| Enish Restaurant and Bar | Ground Floor, 291-293 High Road | 258 yd | |
| Moral Cafe Restaurant | 313 High Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 529 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | 63 Green Lane | 702 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 767 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 778 yd | |
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken Ilford Ltd | 221 Ley Street | 112 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 157 Ley Street | 112 yd | |
| Caffe Italiano | Ley Street Plaza, 153-155 Ley Street | 112 yd | |
| FULL | Unit 11, Redbridge Enterprise Centre, Thompson Close | 234 yd | |
| Balanced Bite | Unit 11, Redbridge Enterprise Centre, Thompson Close | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 124 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 232 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 261-275 High Road | 232 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 431 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168-170 High Road | 513 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 232 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 375 yd | |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 398 yd | |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 586 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 611 yd |
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 721 yd | |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 766 yd |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 947 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.