The Crescent is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6JF 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 The Crescent, Ilford, IG2 6JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6EY, IG2 6EZ, IG2 6ER, IG2 6JE, IG2 6JQ, IG2 6HE, IG2 6JB, IG2 6HY, IG2 6FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG2 6JF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% 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 | 58.3% | 54.7% | -3.6% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 41.7% | 45.3% | 3.6% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 20.2% | 27.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 44.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 6.1% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 27.5% | 20.3% | -7.2% | 6.1% | 14.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.7% | 34.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 35.3% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 30.4% | 20.1% | -10.3% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 9.6% | 8.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 1.9% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 46.3% | 26.4% | -19.9% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 10.1% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 10.7% | 4.5% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 10.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 39.4% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 8.7% | 0.7% | -8.0% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.7% 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 | 4.3% | 13.9% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 12.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 17.8% | 20.7% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 17.6% |
| Pakistani | 6% | 12% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 4.1% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 54.9% | 36.7% | -18.2% | 81.4% | -44.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.5% | 5.7% | 5.2% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 70.8% | 62.3% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.5% | 24.5% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 18.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.9% | 62.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 26.8% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 6.2% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 0.8% | -22.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 20.1% | 46.2% | -26.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 17.1% | 1.7% | 15.4% |
| Jewish | 21.7% | 0.5% | 21.2% |
| Muslim | 28.5% | 6.5% | 22.0% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Crescent was 96.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% higher than the Cranbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Crescent has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cranbrook and the 232nd highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 The Crescent, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2023-11-01 | £638,991 |
| 9 The Crescent, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-01-29 | £722,368 |
| 34 The Crescent, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2020-02-28 | £803,922 |
| 22 The Crescent, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2019-07-29 | £811,298 |
| 6 The Crescent, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2019-05-24 | £689,219 |
IG2 6JF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IG2 6JF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 99 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| 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 | 2,589 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,483 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,985 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 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 784 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 819 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 | 150 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,665 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,665 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 | 3,601 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,207 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 | 4,113 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,141 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 | 5,158 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 | 5,312 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 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,601 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,972 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,381 yd | Community 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 | 267 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 2 341 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UF | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Secondary School for Girls 287 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UA | - not rated | 1,082 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blend 93 Ltd | 525 Cranbrook Road | 65 yd | |
| Caraway | 513-519 Cranbrook Road | 65 yd | |
| Mother Hubbard’s | 529 Cranbrook Road | 75 yd | |
| Gants Hill Cafe | 543 Cranbrook Road | 108 yd | |
| Creams Cafe | 549 Cranbrook Road | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 214 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 280 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 335 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 481 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepes Gants Hill | 527 Cranbrook Road | 65 yd | |
| Wahad Doner | 545 Cranbrook Road | 108 yd | |
| Boba Bliss | 398b Cranbrook Road | 124 yd | |
| Fam'z | 396 Cranbrook Road | 135 yd | |
| Gants Hill Kebab House | Unit 1, 402 Cranbrook Road | 139 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 65 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 108 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 365 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 146 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 480 yd | |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 516 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 541 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 797 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 | 177.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.