Oaks Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 7QB 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 Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 7PZ, IG2 7JW, IG2 7QE, IG2 7JL, IG2 7JR, IG2 7JP, IG2 7JH, IG2 7JN, IG2 7QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG2 7QB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 56% | 54.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 44% | 45.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 41% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 46.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7% | 6.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.3% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 45.9% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 33.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 14.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 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 | 23.2% | 20.9% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 9.7% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.7% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.5% | 36.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 11.9% | 4.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.8% 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 | 6.7% | 12.2% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 11.4% | 15.6% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 12.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 11.7% | 9.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 7.6% |
| Black African | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 50.7% | 28.8% | -21.9% | 81.4% | -52.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 8.7% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 67.9% | 58.9% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 21.6% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 16.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 58.6% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 36.2% | 34.0% | 9.8% | 26.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.9% | 1% | -24.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 33% | 46.2% | -13.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 19.6% | 1.7% | 17.9% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 25.8% | 6.5% | 19.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaks Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Aldborough average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 Oaks Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-08-28 | £560,284 |
| 200 Oaks Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-05-14 | £382,156 |
| 196 Oaks Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £383,000 | 2015-07-10 | £573,942 |
| 188 Oaks Lane, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2013-06-21 | £469,131 |
| 196 Oaks Lane, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £230,000 | 2009-04-09 | £562,162 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG2 7QB 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| 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 | 4,262 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 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,337 yd | Free schools | No | 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 |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 1,703 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,966 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,786 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 | 474 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,835 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,998 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 | 505 yd | |
| Haute Panini Ltd | 108-112 Horns Road | 1,085 yd | |
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Sports & Social Club (Essex) | Aldborough Road South | 543 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 736 yd | |
| Miller & Carter at the Dick Turpin | Aldborough Road North | 762 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rj’s Fried Chicken | 980 Eastern Avenue | 505 yd | |
| Big Bite | 958 Eastern Avenue | 505 yd | |
| Spice Hut Newbury Park | 755 Eastern Avenue | 558 yd | |
| Sea World | 114 Horns Road | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 683 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 1,028 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Torbitt Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 482 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 485 yd |
| Ford Sports And Social Club ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 635 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 915 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 | 81.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.