Eastern Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6LR is located in the Barkingside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6LH, IG2 6LJ, IG2 6LL, IG2 6BF, IG2 6LQ, IG2 6LZ, IG2 6JZ, IG2 6FL, IG2 6FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG2 6LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 51% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49% | 49% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 36.9% | 30.2% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 59.5% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 1.4% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (92.3%) 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 | 47.4% | 59% | 11.6% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.3% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 5.1% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -7.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 60.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 8.6% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 48% | 60.5% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 26.7% |
| Other | 12.9% | 3.1% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.4% 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 | 8.3% | 12.6% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 11.5% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 31.5% | 28.9% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 25.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% | 8.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 4.4% | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 28.7% | 20.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | -61.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 30.9% 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 | 45.4% | 30.9% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| European Union | 8% | 10.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 5.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.2% | 46.7% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 41.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.9% 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 | 44.6% | 30.8% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -52.4% |
| 10+ Years | 11.2% | 20.9% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.2% | 13.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 10.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 20.9% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.7% | 14.1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.4% | 76.7% | -40.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 35.2% | 1.2% | 34.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10% | 37.2% | -27.2% |
| Christian | 23.8% | 46.2% | -22.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 26.3% | 1.7% | 24.6% |
| Muslim | 34.1% | 6.5% | 27.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastern Avenue was 268.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 352.0% higher than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eastern Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 48th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 2 379A Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-01-28 | £236,688 |
| 381 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-05-08 | £226,713 |
| Car Parking Space 64 City Gate House, 399 - 425 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £8,250 | 2018-05-31 | £9,220 |
| Car Parking Space 54 City Gate House 399-425 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-04-27 | £336,761 |
| Flat 1 379A Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2015-12-03 | £290,866 |
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Looking after home or family | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 50 |
| Information and communication | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Education | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,599 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,664 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 461 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,375 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 | 338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,224 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 | 5,412 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 | 1,805 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,856 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,570 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 778 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,743 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moldova Restaurant | 391 Eastern Avenue | 22 yd | |
| Mr Singhs Pizza | 387 Eastern Avenue | 22 yd | |
| Chabad Lubavitch Centre | 395 Eastern Avenue | 22 yd | |
| Dolce Espresso | 434 Cranbrook Road | 40 yd | |
| Saffron Street | 448-450 Cranbrook Road | 40 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 35 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 62 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 201 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 309 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Favourite Chicken | 385 Eastern Avenue | 22 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 569 Cranbrook Road | 84 yd | |
| Smacks Hamburgers Gants Hill | 587 Cranbrook Road | 89 yd | |
| Euro Zone | 428 Cranbrook Road | 101 yd | |
| Bahubali Restaurants Ltd | 41 Perth Road | 122 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 92 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 182 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 214 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 285 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 412 yd | |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 812 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 1,072 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 | 46.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.9% |
| 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 | 34.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.