Perth Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6AX 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 Perth Road, Ilford, IG2 6AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6AU, IG1 4HY, IG1 4HG, IG2 7BS, IG2 7QX, IG1 4HZ, IG2 7BY, IG1 4HF, IG2 6AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG2 6AX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 53.5% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 46.5% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 | 35% | 40% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 48.7% | -7.4% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -7.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 6.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 55.7% | 53.6% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 32.5% | 4.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.9% | 17.4% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.5% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 12.8% | 0.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 17.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 38.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 5.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17% 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 | 5.8% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 26.7% | 24% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 20.9% |
| Pakistani | 12.7% | 20.3% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 17.6% |
| Other Asian | 21.9% | 9.2% | -12.7% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 6.1% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 16.1% | 17% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -64.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 9.6% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
In this area, 51.1% 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 | 48.4% | 51.1% | 2.7% | 83.2% | -32.1% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 39.5% | 33.2% | -6.3% | 5.6% | 27.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 48.4% | 50.9% | 2.5% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 31.7% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 21.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 5.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.2% | 5.2% | -23.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9.5% | 1.2% | 8.3% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.7% | 37.2% | -33.5% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Hindu | 17.9% | 1.7% | 16.2% |
| Muslim | 41.5% | 6.5% | 35.0% |
| Sikh | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perth Road was 97.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% higher than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Perth Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Barkingside and the 230th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Perth Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-03-22 | £553,333 |
| 1 Perth Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2010-01-29 | £594,444 |
| 11 Perth Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2008-04-04 | £534,953 |
| 7 Perth Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2003-06-18 | £517,143 |
| 3 Perth Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 1998-03-18 | £500,339 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG2 6AX 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Education | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 2,449 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,901 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,062 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Benton Road , IG1 4AS | - not rated | 588 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 3out of 4 | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Junior School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Infants' School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,381 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 | 2,385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,529 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 | 3,086 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 | 4,763 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 | 4,934 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 | 250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,126 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,385 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,218 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Barker Centre 474 High Road , Seven Kings IG1 1UE | - not rated | 983 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenarm College 20 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,150 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Five Rivers London 627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,271 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Hut | 328 Ley Street | 400 yd | |
| Ley Street Cafe Bar | 313 Ley Street | 511 yd | |
| Banana Leaf | 4 Central Parade, Ley Street | 542 yd | |
| Kibbeling | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 562 yd | |
| Al Qasr Restaurant | 308 Ley Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Fish Bar | 326 Ley Street | 400 yd | |
| Dessertz | 324 Ley Street | 450 yd | |
| Crave Pizza | 345 Ley Street | 486 yd | |
| Shan-e-Punjab | 319 Ley Street | 511 yd | |
| Ifood Chinese Takeaway | 319 Ley Street | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 684 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 806 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 868 yd | |
| Lidl | 261-275 High Road | 1,003 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 261-275 High Road | 1,003 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 593 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 884 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 988 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 1,013 yd | |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 1,063 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.