Emerson Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 4XA is located in the Cranbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Emerson Road, Ilford, IG1 4XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 4UZ, IG1 4UW, IG2 6EP, IG1 4UX, IG1 4UR, IG2 6EW, IG1 4UN, IG1 3RD, IG1 4UU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG1 4XA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 4XA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 31.5% | 34.9% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.9% | 56.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -7.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (86.5%) 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% | 50.9% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 11.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 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.
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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 6.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.9% | 9.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 15.1% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.7% | 50.9% | 3.2% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.9% 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 | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 25% | 29.9% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 26.8% |
| Pakistani | 26.4% | 30.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 28.2% |
| Other Asian | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 29.6% | 17.9% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -63.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 61.5% 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 | 64.9% | 61.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -21.7% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 4.2% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.3% | 26.3% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 61.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 32.7% | 31.3% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.7% | 1.8% | -28.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.9% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 0.8% | 13.5% | -12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 15.5% | 46.2% | -30.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 50.5% | 6.5% | 44.0% |
| Sikh | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emerson Road was 606.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 574.2% higher than the Cranbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Emerson Road has the highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cranbrook and the 13th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 180.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 41.7%.

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 Emerson Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £890,000 | 2020-12-08 | £1,068,595 |
| 12 Emerson Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2020-04-15 | £931,288 |
| 6 Emerson Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £715,000 | 2018-09-18 | £901,704 |
| 14 Emerson Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2016-02-11 | £929,681 |
| 18 Emerson Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2015-03-13 | £1,225,379 |
IG1 4XA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 24% 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 4XA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4XA 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 | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 75 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Real estate activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| 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 | 2,211 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,649 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Junior School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Infants' School Lennox Gardens , Cranbrook IG1 3LF | - not rated | 953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Infants' School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,777 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 | 4,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,199 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 | 1,579 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,360 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,251 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 4,025 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maytime Preparatory School 2 341 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UF | - not rated | 450 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 628 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Secondary School for Girls 287 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UA | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Apex Secondary School for Boys 287 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UA | - not rated | 691 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardeners Cottage Cafe | Valentines Mansion, Emerson Road | 29 yd | |
| Valentines Park Cafe | Valentines Park, Cranbrook Road | 29 yd | |
| Luigi's Ristorante | 1-5 Beehive Lane | 196 yd | |
| Chef Sabor | 5 Beehive Lane | 196 yd | |
| Naan Staap | 374 Cranbrook Road | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 604 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 619 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 660 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 693 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zing | 13 Beehive Lane | 168 yd | |
| Citi Kitchen London | 21 Beehive Lane | 196 yd | |
| Pepes Gants Hill | 527 Cranbrook Road | 422 yd | |
| Boba Bliss | 398b Cranbrook Road | 468 yd | |
| Fam'z | 396 Cranbrook Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 422 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 488 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 688 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 226 yd |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 315 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 528 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 599 yd | |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 870 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 | 275.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.