Cranbrook Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 4QB is located in the Valentines electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 4LZ, IG1 3AZ, IG1 4TA, IG1 4JT, IG1 3BA, IG1 4NH, IG1 3BQ, IG1 4EW, IG1 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 4QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 53.7% | 49.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.4% | 40.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 41.5% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 49% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 0.6% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 34% | -4.3% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 14.8% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 22.2% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 8.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 7.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 9.7% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 45.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 15.9% | 5.6% | -10.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.1% 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 | 1.8% | 9.8% | 8.0% | 1.1% | 8.7% |
| Chinese | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 28.8% | 14.4% | -14.4% | 3.1% | 11.3% |
| Pakistani | 16.3% | 15.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Other Asian | 6.8% | 5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 22% | 20.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | -61.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 7.4% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 6.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 30.1% 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 | 35.6% | 30.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -53.1% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43% | 39.1% | -3.9% | 5.6% | 33.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.7% 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 | 35% | 30.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -53.1% |
| 10+ Years | 18.1% | 28.7% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 18.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 11.2% | -4.2% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.3% | 17.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 15.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 12.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.6% | 76.7% | -31.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 16.2% | 1.2% | 15.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Hindu | 13.4% | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 36.3% | 6.5% | 29.8% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Road was 173.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.6% lower than the Ilford Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranbrook Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Ilford Town and the 99th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 - 133 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,350,000 | 2017-02-22 | £1,517,057 |
IG1 4QB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4QB 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,118 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,195 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 | 831 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 227 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,728 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 | 3,646 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 | 3,806 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 | 1,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 50 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 96 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 291 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,147 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Garden Coffee | 133 Cranbrook Road | 2 yd | |
| Saravana Bhavan | 115-127 Cranbrook Road | 29 yd | |
| Tasty African Restaurant - Ilford | 129 Cranbrook Road | 29 yd | |
| Titanic Cafe | 124 Cranbrook Road | 65 yd | |
| Hyderabad Wala | 112 Cranbrook Road | 65 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 65 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 234 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 312 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 398 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 632 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pablo’s Pizza | 145 Cranbrook Road | 24 yd | |
| Chai-doh | 89a Cranbrook Road | 116 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 86-88 Cranbrook Road | 122 yd | |
| Ambala Foods Ltd | 98 Cranbrook Road | 122 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 94 Cranbrook Road | 146 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 74-76 Cranbrook Road | 122 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 415 yd | |
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 462 yd | |
| Lidl | 155-161 High Road | 486 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168-170 High Road | 601 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 145 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 490 yd |
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 664 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 751 yd | |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Ilford Golf Club WANSTEAD PARK ROAD | golf | 1,063 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.