Ethelbert Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 6UN 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 Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6UN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6NT, IG2 6UJ, IG2 6UH, IG2 6UW, IG2 6UL, IG2 6UR, IG2 6NQ, IG2 6FB, IG2 6UF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG2 6UN is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 48.2% | 46.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 53.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 40% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 49.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 45.6% | 51.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 36.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 8.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 45.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.2% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.8% 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 | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 9.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 22.8% | 25.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 22.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.8% | 17.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Other Asian | 10.3% | 4.5% | -5.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 23.5% | 22.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -58.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 42.6% 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 | 51.3% | 42.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 13.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.2% | 32% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 26.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.3% 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 | 50.7% | 42.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 33.3% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 10.3% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 5% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12% | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Hindu | 20.8% | 1.7% | 19.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 34.4% | 6.5% | 27.9% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ethelbert Gardens was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% higher than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ethelbert Gardens has the 14th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 253rd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 135.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-01-05 | £694,595 |
| 24 Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-03-06 | £642,500 |
| 18 Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2019-01-07 | £569,071 |
| 28 Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2018-04-30 | £769,124 |
| 52 Ethelbert Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2017-10-13 | £705,370 |
IG2 6UN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 6UN 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 2,907 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,364 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,187 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 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,306 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 | 614 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,964 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,832 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 | 2,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,057 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,240 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,353 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 | 436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,872 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 374 Eastern Avenue | 155 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 13 Woodford Avenue | 190 yd | |
| Indian Aroma Restaurant | 33 Woodford Avenue | 190 yd | |
| Zamana | 36 Woodford Avenue | 195 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Woodford Avenue | 195 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 208 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 234 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 381 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 428 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Coffee Express | Eastern Avenue | 167 yd | |
| Ghost Burgers | 1-3 Woodford Avenue | 190 yd | |
| Serene Fish and Chips | 27 Woodford Avenue | 190 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 193 yd | |
| Yokoso Sushi | 347 Eastern Avenue | 208 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 300 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 353 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 446 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 214 yd | |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 482 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 857 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 943 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 | 208.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.