Martley Drive is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6SH 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 Martley Drive, Ilford, IG2 6SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6SJ, IG2 6SG, IG2 6SQ, IG2 6SF, IG2 6SL, IG2 6SN, IG2 6NB, IG2 6RD, IG2 6LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG2 6SH has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.9% | 50% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 6SH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.2% 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 | 30.1% | 28.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 59.2% | 3.0% | 44.2% | 15.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 6.6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 48.4% | -0.5% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 35.1% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.2% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 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 51.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.3% | 14.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 6.3% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 10.6% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.6% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 51.1% | 16.6% | 33.8% | 17.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.2% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20% 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 | 9.7% | 16.9% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 15.8% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 31.2% | 25.9% | -5.3% | 3.1% | 22.8% |
| Pakistani | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 12.5% | 13.7% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 12.1% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 25.7% | 20% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -61.4% |
| Other | 2.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 6.7% |
In this area, just 49.3% 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 | 57.4% | 49.3% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -33.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 12% | 7% | -5.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.4% | 33.3% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 27.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.3% 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 | 56.4% | 49.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 36.1% | 32.1% | 9.8% | 26.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.9% | 2.5% | -28.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.4% | 37.2% | -31.8% |
| Christian | 17.6% | 46.2% | -28.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 27.4% | 1.7% | 25.7% |
| Jewish | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 26% | 6.5% | 19.5% |
| Sikh | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martley Drive was 74.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% higher than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Martley Drive has the 19th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 328th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2023-02-14 | £654,944 |
| 34 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-03-25 | £597,013 |
| 52 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £537,000 | 2020-03-19 | £650,986 |
| 30 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £549,250 | 2020-03-12 | £665,836 |
| 50 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2020-01-08 | £595,414 |
IG2 6SH 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 3,077 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,131 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 | 253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 985 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 1,012 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,422 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 | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,551 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,717 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,928 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 218 yd | |
| Sakthi Cash and Carry | 639-643 Cranbrook Road | 254 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 259 yd | |
| Singam Bay Bar & Restaurant | 632-634 Cranbrook Road | 462 yd | |
| Black Lotus | 597 Cranbrook Road | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 254 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 433 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 489 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 663 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtma Gandhi | 695 Cranbrook Road | 250 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 693 Cranbrook Road | 250 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 259 yd | |
| Royal Chef Express | 639 Cranbrook Road | 269 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 410 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 653 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 668 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 735 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 676 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 767 yd | |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 869 yd |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 869 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 | 199.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.