Church Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 7ES 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 Church Road, Ilford, IG2 7ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 7ZS, IG2 7HB, IG2 7ET, IG2 7EJ, IG2 7EP, IG2 7HD, IG2 7EN, IG2 7EH, IG2 7HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG2 7ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.2% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.8% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7ES, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 27.3% | 44% | 16.7% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 45.1% | -15.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) 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 | 50.3% | 52.8% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 32.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 10.5% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 23.7% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 10.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 10.4% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 38.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 15.7% | 2.7% | -13.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.6% 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 | 1.8% | 7% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 26.3% | 23.8% | -2.5% | 3.1% | 20.7% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 12.5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Other Asian | 18.9% | 10% | -8.9% | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 27.9% | 35.6% | 7.7% | 81.4% | -45.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 4.8% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 41.9% 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 | 53.7% | 41.9% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.6% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 10.9% | 10.9% | 0.8% | 10.1% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 7.7% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.1% | 27.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 39.1% 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 | 51.3% | 41.8% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -41.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 39.1% | 35.9% | 9.8% | 29.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.9% | 8% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.9% | 7.5% | -26.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 14.2% | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.5% | 37.2% | -31.7% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 21.4% | 1.7% | 19.7% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 23.7% | 6.5% | 17.2% |
| Sikh | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 112.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% higher than the Newbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 17 local areas in Newbury and the 191st highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Church Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2023-09-15 | £586,991 |
| 24 Church Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2011-01-27 | £751,962 |
| 22 Church Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £314,000 | 2010-01-15 | £681,658 |
| 16 Church Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2008-11-24 | £787,028 |
| 8 Church Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2008-01-04 | £636,473 |
IG2 7ES area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 7ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 7ES 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 | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,310 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Torbitt Primary School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Benton Road , IG1 4AS | 2out of 4 | 884 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 973 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,657 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 2,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue/Masala 910 | 267-269 Aldborough Road South | 291 yd | |
| Mumbai 7 | 118 Aldborough Road South | 392 yd | |
| McDonald’s | 709 Eastern Avenue | 578 yd | |
| Banana Leaf | 4 Central Parade, Ley Street | 609 yd | |
| Vijay's Virasat Ltd | 2 Greengate Parade, Horns Road | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 608 yd | |
| Ford Sports & Social Club (Essex) | Aldborough Road South | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut Newbury Park | 755 Eastern Avenue | 524 yd | |
| Priya Restaurant | 738-740 Eastern Avenue | 565 yd | |
| Coffee Hour | 736a Eastern Avenue | 588 yd | |
| Royal Chef Express | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 633 yd | |
| Morley's | 19 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 591 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 826 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 358 yd | |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 575 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 643 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 730 yd |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 737 yd |
| William Torbitt Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Ford Sports And Social Club ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 956 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 1,049 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.