Thorold Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 4HE 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 Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 4HD, IG1 4JA, IG1 4HX, IG1 4AB, IG1 4AF, IG1 4AA, IG1 4LW, IG1 4SS, IG1 4AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG1 4HE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 48.7% | 54.9% | 6.2% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 45.1% | -6.2% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 | 39.2% | 41.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.3% | 50.5% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 48.5% | 56.4% | 7.9% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 7.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 10.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 14% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.3% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.9% | 41.3% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 13.1% | 3.7% | -9.4% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.7% 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 | 6.6% | 17.3% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 16.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 34.9% | 18.9% | -16.0% | 3.1% | 15.8% |
| Pakistani | 25.5% | 21.4% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 18.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 6% | 31.1% | 25.1% | 2.5% | 28.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -74.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 3.3% | 0.2% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, just 49.8% 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 | 54% | 49.8% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 14.4% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 11.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.8% | 27.3% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 21.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.8% 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 | 53.6% | 49.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.4% | 33.8% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 24.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 8.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.5% | 1.8% | -25.7% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.6% | 37.2% | -35.6% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 51.4% | 6.5% | 44.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorold Road was 30.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.7% lower than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Thorold Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 221.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 255 Thorold Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2024-02-19 | £653,400 |
| 235 Thorold Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-09-28 | £614,037 |
| 265 Thorold Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-09-11 | £475,550 |
| 239 Thorold Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-05-08 | £610,260 |
| 233 Thorold Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2018-08-13 | £575,384 |
IG1 4HE 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 4HE area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Student (economically inactive) | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| 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 | 2,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,601 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,699 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,710 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,279 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 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 2out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 1,261 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 | 913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,843 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 | 4,403 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 | 4,574 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 | 523 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,943 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,298 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 | 872 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 970 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,434 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Hut | 328 Ley Street | 134 yd | |
| Ley Street Cafe Bar | 313 Ley Street | 143 yd | |
| Al Qasr Restaurant | 308 Ley Street | 219 yd | |
| Smade lounge | 284-294 Ley Street | 235 yd | |
| Sahajanand Catering Limited | 149 Ley Street | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | 63 Green Lane | 837 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crave Pizza | 345 Ley Street | 128 yd | |
| Tasty Fish Bar | 326 Ley Street | 134 yd | |
| Shan-e-Punjab | 319 Ley Street | 143 yd | |
| Ifood Chinese Takeaway | 319 Ley Street | 143 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 331 Ley Street | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 308 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 513 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 629 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 261-275 High Road | 629 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168-170 High Road | 927 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 611 yd | |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 624 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 629 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 801 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 807 yd | |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 845 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 975 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 233 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.