Clarence Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6FD is located in the Cranbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 2016-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Clarence Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6NE, IG2 6FA, IG2 6JE, IG2 6FB, IG2 6HE, IG2 6NQ, IG2 6UF, IG2 6UW, IG2 6HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG2 6FD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 58.3% | 47.2% | -11.1% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 41.7% | 52.8% | 11.1% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 6FD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.4% 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 | 20.2% | 31.6% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 53.4% | 6.2% | 44.2% | 9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 27.5% | 5.6% | -21.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 28.7% | 52.5% | 23.8% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 34.2% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 30.4% | 11.3% | -19.1% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 1.7% | -7.9% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 0.3% | -4.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 63.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.3% | 12.4% | -33.9% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 6.4% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 6% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -10.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 63.2% | 39.6% | 33.8% | 29.4% |
| Other | 8.7% | 3% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.4% 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 | 4.3% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 17.8% | 25.8% | 8.0% | 3.1% | 22.7% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 11% | 5.0% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 54.9% | 32.4% | -22.5% | 81.4% | -49.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 38.3% 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 | 70.8% | 38.3% | -32.5% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 15.3% | 12.4% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 4.7% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 37.3% | 17.8% | 5.6% | 31.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.3% 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 | 69.9% | 38.2% | -31.7% | 83.2% | -45.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 19.3% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 17.9% | 16.5% | 2.9% | 15.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 15.6% | 11.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 9% | -14.4% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.2% | 76.7% | -26.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 4.7% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 12.6% | 0.9% | 11.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 19.3% | 1.2% | 18.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.7% | 37.2% | -22.5% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 21% | 1.7% | 19.3% |
| Jewish | 6% | 0.5% | 5.5% |
| Muslim | 25.3% | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clarence Avenue was 185.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 106.1% higher than the Cranbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Clarence Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cranbrook and the 90th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 53 Clarence Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-10-20 | £263,892 |
| Flat 17 53 Clarence Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-06-27 | £265,985 |
| Flat 9 53 Clarence Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2025-03-31 | £247,392 |
| Flat 18 53 Clarence Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-09-11 | £421,633 |
| Flat 11 53 Clarence Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-05-28 | £300,981 |
IG2 6FD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6FD 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 | 106 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 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 | 2,751 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,487 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,561 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearies Infants' School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 854 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 | 276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,703 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,738 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,368 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 | 4,084 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,149 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 | 5,319 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,821 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,738 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,520 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 144 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 779 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 2 341 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UF | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Secondary School for Girls 287 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UA | - not rated | 1,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebean Mexican Kitchen | 355 Eastern Avenue | 53 yd | |
| Gants Hill Cafe | 543 Cranbrook Road | 73 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 549 Cranbrook Road | 73 yd | |
| CUPP Bubble Tea | 416 Cranbrook Road | 90 yd | |
| Divino Wine Bar Lounge | 372 Cranbrook Road | 116 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 53 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 181 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 240 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 434 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mama’s peri peri | 371 Eastern Avenue | 51 yd | |
| Yokoso Sushi | 347 Eastern Avenue | 52 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 349 Eastern Avenue | 53 yd | |
| Wahad Doner | 545 Cranbrook Road | 73 yd | |
| Euro Zone | 428 Cranbrook Road | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 73 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 139 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 266 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 271 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 326 yd | |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 659 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 929 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 145.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 101.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.