Leyswood Drive is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 7JH is located in the Aldborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leyswood Drive, Ilford, IG2 7JH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 7JP, IG2 7JQ, IG2 7JJ, IG2 7JW, IG2 7JL, IG2 7PT, IG2 7PZ, IG2 7PU, IG2 7QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG2 7JH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 52.5% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 47.5% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 31.2% | 41.7% | 10.5% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.4% | 47.1% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 45.2% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 38.5% | 3.0% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 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 | 17.5% | 14.5% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 8.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 23.7% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 39.8% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.2% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.3% 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 | 8.2% | 14.9% | 6.7% | 1.1% | 13.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 18.4% | 14.9% | -3.5% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 6.6% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other Asian | 24.6% | 18.1% | -6.5% | 1.6% | 16.5% |
| Black African | 8.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 28.6% | 23.3% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -58.1% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 8.2% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.6% |
In this area, 57.2% 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 | 53.4% | 57.2% | 3.8% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| European Union | 8% | 8.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 10% | 6.9% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 24.7% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 19.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 52.5% | 57.2% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 35% | 32.3% | 9.8% | 25.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.8% | 2.7% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.5% | 1.6% | -27.9% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.6% | 37.2% | -29.6% |
| Christian | 24.1% | 46.2% | -22.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 23.4% | 1.7% | 21.7% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 27.8% | 6.5% | 21.3% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leyswood Drive was 141.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% higher than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leyswood Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 139th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Leyswood Drive, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-09-26 | £225,030 |
| 80 - 82 Leyswood Drive, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-08-31 | £124,830 |
| 70 Leyswood Drive, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-07-04 | £663,700 |
| 74 Leyswood Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2021-03-17 | £532,195 |
| 78 Leyswood Drive, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-02-12 | £293,365 |
IG2 7JH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG2 7JH 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 | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 30 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 4,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Torbitt Primary School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Community school | 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 | 300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,872 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,810 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,631 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 | 457 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,918 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Pizza Depot | 992-994 Eastern Avenue | 413 yd | |
| The Avenue/Masala 910 | 267-269 Aldborough Road South | 953 yd | |
| Haute Panini Ltd | 108-112 Horns Road | 963 yd | |
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 964 yd | |
| Mumbai 7 | 118 Aldborough Road South | 1,047 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Sports & Social Club (Essex) | Aldborough Road South | 474 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 605 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 861 yd | |
| Miller & Carter at the Dick Turpin | Aldborough Road North | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut Newbury Park | 755 Eastern Avenue | 411 yd | |
| Rj’s Fried Chicken | 980 Eastern Avenue | 413 yd | |
| Big Bite | 958 Eastern Avenue | 413 yd | |
| Sea World | 114 Horns Road | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 638 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 918 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Torbitt Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 331 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 367 yd |
| Ford Sports And Social Club ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 597 yd |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 1,061 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.