St Peters Close is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 7QL 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 St Peters Close, Ilford, IG2 7QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 7QN, IG2 7QH, IG2 7JF, IG2 7QE, IG2 7SY, IG2 7QQ, IG2 7QG, IG2 7SZ, IG2 7QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG2 7QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.6% | 0.2% | 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% | 36.9% | -3.3% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 49.3% | 7.2% | 44.2% | 5.1% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 6.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 46.6% | 53.5% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 31.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 11.9% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 20.1% | 15.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 9.7% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -7.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 39% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 8.5% | 5.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.4% 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 | 4.6% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 11.9% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 2.7% | 15.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 61% | 37.4% | -23.6% | 81.4% | -44.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 74.4% | 56.1% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 10.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 26.3% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.2% | 55.5% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 27.6% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.5% | -5.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.8% | 4.4% | -8.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 9.2% | 1.2% | 8.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.6% | 37.2% | -25.6% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 14.4% | 1.7% | 12.7% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 32.4% | 6.5% | 25.9% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Peters Close was 22.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Peters Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 St Peters Close, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-11-07 | £270,316 |
| 32 St Peters Close, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-09-29 | £224,639 |
| 6 St Peters Close, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-11 | £262,384 |
| 26 St Peters Close, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-03-26 | £223,634 |
| 34 St Peters Close, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2019-11-27 | £240,717 |
IG2 7QL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
IG2 7QL 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 7QL 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| 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 | 4,526 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 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Torbitt Infant School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | - not rated | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | - not rated | 1,295 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 | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 1,569 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,107 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 | 1,588 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,628 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,107 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,834 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 | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mossford School 32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ethel Davis School 258 Barley Lane , Goodmayes IG3 8XS | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Pizza Depot | 992-994 Eastern Avenue | 619 yd | |
| Autograph at King George Hospital | King George Hospital, 167 Barley Lane | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miller & Carter at the Dick Turpin | Aldborough Road North | 527 yd | |
| Ford Sports & Social Club (Essex) | Aldborough Road South | 623 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 823 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rj’s Fried Chicken | 980 Eastern Avenue | 619 yd | |
| Big Bite | 958 Eastern Avenue | 619 yd | |
| Spice Hut Newbury Park | 755 Eastern Avenue | 740 yd | |
| Sunflowers Court Tea Bar | Sunflower Court, Goodmayes Hospital, 157 Barley Lane | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 875 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Torbitt Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Ford Sports And Social Club ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 662 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 716 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 815 yd |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,047 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 | 43.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 43.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 43.9% |
| 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 | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.