Monarch Way is in Newbury Park, Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 7NY is located in the Aldborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 2004-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Monarch Way, Newbury Park, Ilford, IG2 7NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 7HS, IG2 7NZ, IG2 7LZ, IG2 7HR, IG2 7NA, IG2 7LS, IG2 7NW, IG2 7DJ, IG2 7JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG2 7NY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 40.2% | 39.7% | -0.5% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 49.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5.8% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (89.2%) 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 | 50.9% | 53.7% | 2.8% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 8.3% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 20% | 2.4% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 12.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 47.7% | 2.9% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 10.3% | 3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.3% 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 | 3% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 5.5% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 21.7% | 17.7% | -4.0% | 3.1% | 14.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 12.5% | 8% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 6.2% | 5.7% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 30.4% | 29.3% | -1.1% | 81.4% | -52.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 10.4% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 8.8% |
In this area, just 42.2% 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 | 52.3% | 42.2% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -41.0% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 18% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 11.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 6.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Africa | 10% | 3.6% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.3% | 27.7% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 22.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.9% 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 | 51.2% | 42.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -40.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.2% | 21.9% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 13.8% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 18.2% | 14.3% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16% | 7.8% | -8.2% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.6% | 76.7% | -28.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 9.9% | 0.9% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 13.7% | 1.2% | 12.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.1% | 13.5% | -7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.3% | 37.2% | -29.9% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 24.4% | 1.7% | 22.7% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monarch Way was 74.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Monarch Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 325th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Monarch Way, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2023-09-25 | £592,095 |
| 8 Monarch Way, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-01-31 | £652,780 |
| 12 Monarch Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-06-20 | £254,598 |
| 5 Monarch Way, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-08-26 | £725,647 |
| 6 Monarch Way, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £601,000 | 2019-12-10 | £730,293 |
IG2 7NY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 7NY 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 18 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,362 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 | 113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 927 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Torbitt Primary School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 1,069 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,108 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 | 1,043 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,997 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,036 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 2,129 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vijay's Virasat Ltd | 2 Greengate Parade, Horns Road | 367 yd | |
| McDonald’s | 709 Eastern Avenue | 378 yd | |
| Haute Panini Ltd | 108-112 Horns Road | 380 yd | |
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 381 yd | |
| Banana Leaf | 4 Central Parade, Ley Street | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 254 yd | |
| Ford Sports & Social Club (Essex) | Aldborough Road South | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea World | 114 Horns Road | 381 yd | |
| Priya Restaurant | 738-740 Eastern Avenue | 419 yd | |
| Coffee Hour | 736a Eastern Avenue | 445 yd | |
| Royal Chef Express | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 481 yd | |
| Morley's | 19 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 490 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 295 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 435 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 420 yd |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 469 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 471 yd |
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 753 yd | |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 862 yd |
| William Torbitt Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Ford Sports And Social Club ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,089 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 | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 57.1% |
| 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 | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.