Roll Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6TP 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 Roll Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6TW, IG2 6TS, IG2 6TR, IG2 6TL, IG2 6XU, IG2 6TN, IG2 6XQ, IG2 6XT, IG2 6XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG2 6TP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 47.7% | 48.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 52.3% | 51.9% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 6TP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 31.7% | 34.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.5% | 56.7% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 42.2% | 51.2% | 9.0% | 48.4% | 2.8% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 32.5% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 12.3% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.5% | 18.5% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.2% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.1% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 40.1% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 15.8% | 1.4% | -14.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.3% 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 | 11.6% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 14.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 11% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 6.7% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 17.9% | 20% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 18.4% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 30.1% | 29.3% | -0.8% | 81.4% | -52.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 4% | 12.2% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 10.6% |
In this area, just 37.5% 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 | 45% | 37.5% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| European Union | 11.9% | 14.2% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 10.8% | 9.0% | 0.8% | 10.0% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31% | 29.9% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 24.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.2% 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 | 44.7% | 37.5% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -45.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 39.2% | 37.7% | 9.8% | 29.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7% | 10.2% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 5.5% | -6.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.3% | 7.6% | -27.7% | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 3.5% | 0.2% | 3.3% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.4% | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 25.7% | 46.2% | -20.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 21.6% | 1.7% | 19.9% |
| Jewish | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 35% | 6.5% | 28.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roll Gardens was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Barkingside average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Roll Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2023-11-24 | £527,046 |
| 77 Roll Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2022-11-03 | £633,487 |
| 81 Roll Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £437,500 | 2019-07-01 | £540,565 |
| 63 Roll Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2007-12-10 | £533,323 |
| 59 Roll Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £142,000 | 2007-03-29 | £291,952 |
IG2 6TP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG2 6TP 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 3,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,801 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 | 462 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,013 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 | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,099 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 | 2,156 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,095 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,718 yd | Foundation 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 | 476 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 2,002 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamana | 36 Woodford Avenue | 187 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Woodford Avenue | 187 yd | |
| Chandra Express Takeaway | 34a Woodford Avenue | 187 yd | |
| Black Moon Lounge | 20-21 Seven Ways Parade, Woodford Avenue | 291 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 13 Woodford Avenue | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 354 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 371 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 375 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 399 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| iCakes | 22a Woodford Avenue | 226 yd | |
| Biryani Guys | 23 Seven Ways Parade, Woodford Avenue | 291 yd | |
| Ghost Burgers | 1-3 Woodford Avenue | 291 yd | |
| Serene Fish and Chips | 27 Woodford Avenue | 291 yd | |
| Grill and Thrill | 18 Seven Ways Parade, Woodford Avenue | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 361 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 466 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 533 yd | |
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 173 yd | |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 938 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,033 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 258 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.