Waremead Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6TE 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 Waremead Road, Ilford, IG2 6TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6TB, IG2 6SX, IG2 6RD, IG2 6TA, IG2 6SY, IG2 6NB, IG2 6TF, IG2 6TQ, IG2 6RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG2 6TE is primarily male, with 58.4% of the population 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 | 51.3% | 41.6% | -9.7% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 58.4% | 9.7% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG2 6TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 47.2% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 42.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 46.4% | 49.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.3% | 15% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 42.4% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 12.9% | 4% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.4% 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 | 2.9% | 13% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 22.9% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 19.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 23.1% | 7.5% | -15.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 14.4% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 31.2% | 18.4% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -63.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 41.5% 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 | 52.3% | 41.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 12.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.8% | 36.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 30.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.1% 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 | 51% | 41.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 25.1% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 13% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 11.1% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 18.4% | 1.2% | 17.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.6% | 37.2% | -29.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 17.4% | 1.7% | 15.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 25.9% | 6.5% | 19.4% |
| Sikh | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waremead Road was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waremead Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 267th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6A Waremead Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2014-06-20 | £351,706 |
| 2 Waremead Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2003-10-08 | £630,515 |
| 8 Waremead Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2002-11-26 | £673,579 |
IG2 6TE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 3,173 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,018 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 | 82 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 386 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,766 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,584 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,746 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 | 885 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 2,048 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sakthi Cash and Carry | 639-643 Cranbrook Road | 73 yd | |
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 157 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 204 yd | |
| Black Lotus | 597 Cranbrook Road | 343 yd | |
| Mandarin Palace Restaurant | 559-561 Cranbrook Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 73 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 319 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 375 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 517 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chef Express | 639 Cranbrook Road | 105 yd | |
| Mahtma Gandhi | 695 Cranbrook Road | 132 yd | |
| Chicken Hut | 693 Cranbrook Road | 132 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 184 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 289 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 553 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 593 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 948 yd | |
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 545 yd | |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 651 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 943 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 986 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.