Charter Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 7AB is located in the Newbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charter Avenue, Ilford, IG2 7AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 7AA, IG2 7AW, IG2 7AD, IG1 4AU, IG2 7AP, IG2 7AL, IG2 7AN, IG2 7DZ, IG1 4AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG2 7AB is primarily male, with 54.7% 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% | 45.3% | -6.0% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 48.7% | 54.7% | 6.0% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 7AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% 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 | 29.9% | 37% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 51.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48% | 45.8% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.2% | 3.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 17.5% | 18.8% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.2% | 10.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.4% | 42.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 8.9% |
| Other | 10.5% | 4.3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.1% 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 | 10.2% | 15.6% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 14.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 24.7% | 19.5% | -5.2% | 3.1% | 16.4% |
| Pakistani | 17.3% | 19.7% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| Other Asian | 9.5% | 14.6% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 13.0% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 20.4% | 15.1% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -66.3% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 46% 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 | 51.8% | 46% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 10.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.8% | 35.8% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 30.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.5% 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 | 51.3% | 45.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -37.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 39.5% | 36.6% | 9.8% | 29.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 35.9% | 4.8% | -31.1% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6% | 37.2% | -31.2% |
| Christian | 17.7% | 46.2% | -28.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 24.3% | 1.7% | 22.6% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 38.1% | 6.5% | 31.6% |
| Sikh | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charter Avenue was 30.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% lower than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charter Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 137th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Charter Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £547,000 | 2023-10-11 | £562,316 |
| 54 Charter Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-03-10 | £633,188 |
| 41 Charter Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £547,000 | 2022-03-30 | £590,048 |
| 25 Charter Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2021-03-26 | £642,500 |
| 52 Charter Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £486,050 | 2017-09-27 | £597,679 |
IG2 7AB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
IG2 7AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG2 7AB 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 2,701 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,191 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,200 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 2out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,216 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,633 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,398 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,941 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,114 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 | 76 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,702 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 1,557 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,679 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masala Hut | 328 Ley Street | 507 yd | |
| Banana Leaf | 4 Central Parade, Ley Street | 645 yd | |
| Ley Street Cafe Bar | 313 Ley Street | 647 yd | |
| Kibbeling | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 679 yd | |
| Mumbai 7 | 118 Aldborough Road South | 686 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Fish Bar | 326 Ley Street | 507 yd | |
| Dessertz | 324 Ley Street | 539 yd | |
| Crave Pizza | 345 Ley Street | 620 yd | |
| Brothers Fish Bar | 7 Cameron Road | 633 yd | |
| Top Wok | 3 Cameron Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 784 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 855 yd | |
| Tesco Stores | Ground Floor, 284-294 Ley Street | 878 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 180 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 556 yd |
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 632 yd | |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 712 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 843 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 900 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 1,061 yd | |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,075 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.