Glencoe Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 7AJ 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 Glencoe Avenue, Ilford, IG2 7AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 8HT, IG3 8HU, IG2 7AT, IG2 7AH, IG3 8EX, IG2 7AL, IG2 7AN, IG2 7AR, IG2 7AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG2 7AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 48.5% | 48.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 39.4% | 41% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 45.7% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 43.6% | 37.8% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 46.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 12.8% |
| Fair health | 9% | 13.5% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 1.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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% | 19.9% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.2% | -6.9% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 18.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 38.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 12.5% | 2.2% | -10.3% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.5% 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 | 5.3% | 13.2% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 12.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 18.1% | 11.6% | -6.5% | 3.1% | 8.5% |
| Pakistani | 16.5% | 24.3% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 21.6% |
| Other Asian | 12.3% | 5.1% | -7.2% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 26.2% | 21.5% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -59.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 53.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.3% | 53.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 10.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.2% | 23.3% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 17.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.7% | 53.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 31.9% | 26.6% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 5.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 1.3% | -27.7% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.3% | 37.2% | -32.9% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 8.8% | 1.7% | 7.1% |
| Muslim | 39.1% | 6.5% | 32.6% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glencoe Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Newbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Glencoe Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-04-19 | £567,478 |
| 5 Glencoe Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2019-05-10 | £575,465 |
| 2 Glencoe Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £452,000 | 2018-05-31 | £589,565 |
| 4 Glencoe Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £432,000 | 2016-08-16 | £584,662 |
| 11A Glencoe Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2015-01-30 | £306,239 |
IG2 7AJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7AJ 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3,009 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,260 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 School Benton Road , IG1 4AS | - not rated | 309 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 3out of 4 | 309 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | - not rated | 410 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 | 441 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 441 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,899 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 | 2,272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,695 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 | 2,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 5,078 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 | 5,253 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 | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Rivers London 627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG | - not rated | 537 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Barker Centre 474 High Road , Seven Kings IG1 1UE | - not rated | 666 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Grammar School Carnegie Buildings , 785 High Road IG3 8RW | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea | Shannon House, 14 Cameron Road | 472 yd | |
| Mumbai 7 | 118 Aldborough Road South | 484 yd | |
| Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd | Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 497 yd | |
| Kuku's | 629 High Road | 543 yd | |
| Griller | 649 High Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 689 yd | |
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 916 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Fish Bar | 7 Cameron Road | 370 yd | |
| Top Wok | 3 Cameron Road | 370 yd | |
| That Milkshake Bar Ltd | 20 Cameron Road | 456 yd | |
| Lakers Chicken | 22 Cameron Road | 456 yd | |
| Tigers Waka Noodles | Shannon House, 14 Cameron Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 497 yd | |
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 916 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 383 yd |
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 449 yd | |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 742 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 887 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.