Martley Drive is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6SJ 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 6SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6SH, IG2 6SG, IG2 6SF, IG2 6SQ, IG2 6SD, IG2 6RD, IG2 6NB, IG2 6SN, IG2 6SL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG2 6SJ 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 6SJ 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 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% higher than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Martley Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Barkingside and the 216th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £519,000 | 2025-11-27 | £530,795 |
| 3 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2025-09-12 | £458,424 |
| 51 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-01-12 | £589,397 |
| 41 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £491,500 | 2023-12-20 | £547,802 |
| 41 Martley Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-10-03 | £459,000 |
IG2 6SJ 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 | 3,097 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,082 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 5,242 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 | 325 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 382 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Infants' School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 383 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 | 711 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,651 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 | 3,405 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 | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,256 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,651 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,473 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 | 552 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mossford School 32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 2 341 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UF | - not rated | 1,384 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 | 187 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 225 yd | |
| Sakthi Cash and Carry | 639-643 Cranbrook Road | 255 yd | |
| Singam Bay Bar & Restaurant | 632-634 Cranbrook Road | 425 yd | |
| Black Lotus | 597 Cranbrook Road | 503 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 255 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 452 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 510 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 681 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtma Gandhi | 695 Cranbrook Road | 222 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 693 Cranbrook Road | 222 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 225 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 248 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 428 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 677 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 695 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 722 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 708 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 772 yd | |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 882 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 907 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 169.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.