Cranley Drive is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6AA is located in the Newbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cranley Drive, Ilford, IG2 6AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 7RF, IG2 7RG, IG2 6PE, IG2 7RQ, IG2 7RE, IG2 7DE, IG2 6AG, IG2 6AB, IG2 6AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG2 6AA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.5% | 48.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 IG2 6AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 33.1% | 34.1% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 55.2% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.1% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.4% | 52.6% | 5.2% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 31.6% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 9.5% | 12.3% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 14.3% | 17.6% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 7.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 10.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.6% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 38.2% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 11.8% | 4.9% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.6% 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 | 6.7% | 11.5% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 10.4% |
| Chinese | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 30.3% | 21.1% | -9.2% | 3.1% | 18.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 26.4% | 30.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 29.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 18.5% | 12.6% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -68.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 7.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, just 45.2% 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 | 48.2% | 45.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -38.0% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.2% | 42.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 36.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 37.4% 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 | 47.4% | 45.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 37.4% | 30.0% | 9.8% | 27.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 6.4% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.4% | 37.2% | -28.8% |
| Christian | 16.5% | 46.2% | -29.7% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 33% | 1.7% | 31.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 26.4% | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| Sikh | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranley Drive was 272.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 358.7% higher than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cranley Drive has the 3rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 45th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-06-25 | £459,629 |
| 101 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2021-03-29 | £494,668 |
| 91 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-12-08 | £456,889 |
| 91 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2019-04-03 | £537,015 |
| 89 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-02-15 | £564,146 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG2 6AA 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 2,824 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 2out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,561 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 5,250 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 | 5,418 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 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,985 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,435 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kibbeling | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 84 yd | |
| Banana Leaf | 4 Central Parade, Ley Street | 102 yd | |
| McDonald’s | 709 Eastern Avenue | 186 yd | |
| Vijay's Virasat Ltd | 2 Greengate Parade, Horns Road | 217 yd | |
| Haute Panini Ltd | 108-112 Horns Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ocean Cuisine | 724 Eastern Avenue | 76 yd | |
| Morley's | 19 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 77 yd | |
| Mr. Chicken | 15 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 77 yd | |
| Royal Chef Express | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 84 yd | |
| Coffee Hour | 736a Eastern Avenue | 127 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 312 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 622 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 1,079 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 94 yd |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 987 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,001 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 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 | 282.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 29.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.