Brockham Drive is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6QW is located in the Aldborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brockham Drive, Ilford, IG2 6QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6SB, IG2 6QU, IG2 6QN, IG2 6SQ, IG2 6QP, IG2 6QX, IG2 6QD, IG2 6QT, IG2 6SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG2 6QW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.8% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.2% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6QW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 31.2% | 35.5% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 57.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (88.9%) 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 | 41% | 48.2% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 40.7% | 40.7% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 7.1% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 7.7% | -6.8% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.1% | 15.8% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 8.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 13.6% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 38.9% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.1% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.7% 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 | 9.4% | 15.6% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 14.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18.8% | 19.2% | 0.4% | 3.1% | 16.1% |
| Pakistani | 10.7% | 13.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Other Asian | 12.7% | 8.8% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 1.9% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| White | 33.6% | 20.7% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -60.7% |
| Other | 3.8% | 10.7% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
In this area, 52.5% 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 | 63.6% | 52.5% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -30.7% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 11.1% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.2% | 26.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.8% | 52.4% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 32.7% | 32.2% | 9.8% | 22.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 10.1% | 9.3% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.8% | 1.4% | -32.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.2% | 13.5% | -11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.8% | 37.2% | -32.4% |
| Christian | 23.7% | 46.2% | -22.5% |
| Hindu | 19.9% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 35.1% | 6.5% | 28.6% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brockham Drive was 50.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brockham Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 286th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Brockham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2024-02-08 | £530,232 |
| 22 Brockham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2021-12-15 | £594,125 |
| 30 Brockham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £527,000 | 2021-02-19 | £595,336 |
| 44 Brockham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2019-05-21 | £595,527 |
| 40 Brockham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2019-03-20 | £558,420 |
IG2 6QW 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG2 6QW 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,344 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 434 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,681 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,025 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,405 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,386 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,642 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,468 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 | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,780 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,819 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 364 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 372 yd | |
| Sakthi Cash and Carry | 639-643 Cranbrook Road | 483 yd | |
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 498 yd | |
| Haute Panini Ltd | 108-112 Horns Road | 499 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 483 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 666 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 722 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 838 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 372 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 388 yd | |
| Mahtma Gandhi | 695 Cranbrook Road | 407 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 693 Cranbrook Road | 407 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 499 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 637 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 645 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 877 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 876 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 1,000 yd | |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,001 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,044 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.