Cranley Drive is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6AJ 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 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 7QR, IG2 6AG, IG2 7RD, IG2 6AL, IG2 6AH, IG2 6AF, IG2 7QZ, IG2 6AD, IG2 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG2 6AJ is primarily male, with 58% of the population 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 | 47.7% | 42% | -5.7% | 51.0% | -9.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 58% | 5.7% | 49.0% | 9.0% |
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 6AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 28.5% | 35.2% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.3% | 57.8% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (87.6%) 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% | 53.9% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.7% | -5.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.8% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.7% | 11.8% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 9.8% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 9.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 16.7% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 48.2% | 16.2% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2% | -10.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.7% 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 | 10.2% | 13.4% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 12.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19% | 17.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 14.2% |
| Pakistani | 10.4% | 14.3% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 11.6% |
| Other Asian | 32.8% | 21.2% | -11.6% | 1.6% | 19.6% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 15.4% | 10.7% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -70.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 15% | 12.1% | 1.6% | 13.4% |
In this area, just 39.6% 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 | 49% | 39.6% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -43.6% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 11.7% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.1% | 36% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 30.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 39.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 40.8% 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 | 49% | 39.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -43.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 40.8% | 37.9% | 9.8% | 31.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.1% | 3.6% | -30.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.2% | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 2.6% | 13.5% | -10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.6% | 37.2% | -34.6% |
| Christian | 19.9% | 46.2% | -26.3% |
| Hindu | 36.8% | 1.7% | 35.1% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 33.6% | 6.5% | 27.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranley Drive was 6.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.8% lower than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cranley Drive has the lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 8th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-06-12 | £584,091 |
| 69 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-03-14 | £469,234 |
| 56 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-08-12 | £479,523 |
| 108 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-06-28 | £538,103 |
| 41 Cranley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2021-03-05 | £562,898 |
IG2 6AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
IG2 6AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 IG2 6AJ 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 | 75 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 2,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,912 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,188 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,373 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 | 671 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 2out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,172 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,036 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,229 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,486 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 | 5,013 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 | 5,182 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 | 589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,784 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,027 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,614 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 | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Leaf | 4 Central Parade, Ley Street | 296 yd | |
| Kibbeling | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 301 yd | |
| McDonald’s | 709 Eastern Avenue | 411 yd | |
| Vijay's Virasat Ltd | 2 Greengate Parade, Horns Road | 451 yd | |
| Masala Hut | 328 Ley Street | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morley's | 19 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 291 yd | |
| Mr. Chicken | 15 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 291 yd | |
| Royal Chef Express | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 301 yd | |
| East Ocean Cuisine | 724 Eastern Avenue | 312 yd | |
| Coffee Hour | 736a Eastern Avenue | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 546 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 856 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 967 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 456 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 971 yd |
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 1,047 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.