Glenham Drive is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6SF 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 Glenham Drive, Ilford, IG2 6SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6SG, IG2 6SD, IG2 6SJ, IG2 6SE, IG2 6SH, IG2 6RZ, IG2 6RE, IG2 6SB, IG2 6RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG2 6SF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.9% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.1% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 6SF 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 | 27.3% | 28.4% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 57.5% | -4.3% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.2% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.3% | 46.8% | 7.5% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 39.9% | 33% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 14.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 45.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.9% | 13.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 11.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 45.6% | 16.8% | 33.8% | 11.8% |
| Other | 13.5% | 5.3% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.9% 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 | 1.1% | 10% | 8.9% | 1.1% | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 30.9% | 30.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 27.4% |
| Pakistani | 7.6% | 7.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Other Asian | 22.8% | 16.7% | -6.1% | 1.6% | 15.1% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 1.2% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 27.2% | 19.9% | -7.3% | 81.4% | -61.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 49.9% 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 | 55.9% | 49.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.9% | 29.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | 24.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.1% 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 | 55.3% | 49.9% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -33.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 36.1% | 33.6% | 9.8% | 26.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.8% | 5% | -29.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| No passport held | 1.2% | 13.5% | -12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.6% | 37.2% | -31.6% |
| Christian | 21.3% | 46.2% | -24.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 34.5% | 1.7% | 32.8% |
| Jewish | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenham Drive was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.9% lower than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenham Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Barkingside and the 119th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Glenham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £587,500 | 2024-05-24 | £662,317 |
| 7 Glenham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-07-20 | £776,978 |
| 19 Glenham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £577,000 | 2022-04-20 | £649,802 |
| 7 Glenham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-12-17 | £486,744 |
| 57 Glenham Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2021-07-27 | £628,321 |
IG2 6SF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,166 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 5,314 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 | 250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 358 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Infants' School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 388 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 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,949 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,949 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 | 3,710 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 | 3,357 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 | 1,483 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,206 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,535 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 | 615 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mossford School 32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 2 341 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UF | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Other independent school | 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 | 150 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 168 yd | |
| Sakthi Cash and Carry | 639-643 Cranbrook Road | 295 yd | |
| Singam Bay Bar & Restaurant | 632-634 Cranbrook Road | 350 yd | |
| Black Lotus | 597 Cranbrook Road | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 295 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 517 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 576 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 742 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 168 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 188 yd | |
| Mahtma Gandhi | 695 Cranbrook Road | 193 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 693 Cranbrook Road | 193 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 491 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 683 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 748 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 771 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 851 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 790 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 807 yd | |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 980 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 995 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 266.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.