Christchurch Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 4QZ 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 Christchurch Road, Ilford, IG1 4QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 4RA, IG1 4RD, IG1 4QX, IG1 4LG, IG1 4SE, IG1 4SD, IG1 4SF, IG1 4SP, IG1 4RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 4QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 4QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.4% 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 | 32.9% | 31.1% | -1.8% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 60.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 16.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 47% | 57.3% | 10.3% | 48.4% | 8.9% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 28.9% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 11% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 16.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 9.9% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 13.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41% | 49.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 9.2% | 1.4% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.8% 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 | 8.3% | 19.9% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 18.8% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 33.3% | 23.3% | -10.0% | 3.1% | 20.2% |
| Pakistani | 16.4% | 20.2% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 17.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 21.8% | 22.8% | 1.0% | 81.4% | -58.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 51% 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 | 56.7% | 51% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -32.2% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 13.6% | 10.9% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 3.8% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.6% | 29.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | 23.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.2% | 50.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 27.9% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 18.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 8.7% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 6.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.3% | 6.1% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Italy | 8.7% | 0.6% | 8.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 16.7% | 46.2% | -29.5% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 47% | 6.5% | 40.5% |
| Sikh | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Christchurch Road 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 .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Christchurch Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2022-06-28 | £601,546 |
| 30 Christchurch Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £482,000 | 2019-03-19 | £611,723 |
| 57 Christchurch Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2019-02-22 | £670,707 |
| 35 Christchurch Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £499,000 | 2018-05-15 | £619,531 |
| 51 Christchurch Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2016-10-07 | £714,068 |
IG1 4QZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 4QZ 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 | 90 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,904 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,492 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,808 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 | 430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 2out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 1,368 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 | 642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,705 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 | 4,365 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 | 4,531 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 | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,660 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 | 515 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 662 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 758 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,918 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 | 561 yd | |
| Fusion Exclusive Ltd | 135 Ley Street | 627 yd | |
| Ley Street Cafe Bar | 313 Ley Street | 629 yd | |
| Smade lounge | 284-294 Ley Street | 640 yd | |
| Al Qasr Restaurant | 308 Ley Street | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 681 yd | |
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 749 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 918 yd | |
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken Ilford Ltd | 221 Ley Street | 561 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 157 Ley Street | 561 yd | |
| Caffe Italiano | Ley Street Plaza, 153-155 Ley Street | 561 yd | |
| Tastee singh | 309 Ley Street | 616 yd | |
| Shan-e-Punjab | 319 Ley Street | 629 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 585 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 785 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 261-275 High Road | 785 yd | |
| Tesco | 74-76 Cranbrook Road | 790 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 168-170 High Road | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 660 yd | |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 897 yd | |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 934 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 943 yd | |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,014 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,081 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 | 241.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.