Roy Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG2 7QQ 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 Roy Gardens, Ilford, IG2 7QQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 7QG, IG2 7JF, IG2 7QF, IG2 7JR, IG2 7QE, IG2 7QH, IG2 7TA, IG2 7SY, IG2 7SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG2 7QQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.9% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.1% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG2 7QQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30% | 28.9% | -1.1% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 60.5% | 5.4% | 44.2% | 16.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 3.6% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.8%) 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 | 45.7% | 52.6% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 9.9% | -3.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.2% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 18.7% | 16.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.9% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 8.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 42.1% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 8.3% |
| Other | 6.4% | 3.6% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.5% 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 | 11.7% | 15.8% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 14.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 17% | 15.5% | -1.5% | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 11% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 7% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 9.7% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 45.5% | 29.5% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -51.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 56.4% 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 | 65.7% | 56.4% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 8.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 5.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20.8% | 24.4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.1% | 57.3% | -7.8% | 83.2% | -25.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 28.5% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 7% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.8% | 3.5% | -17.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.7% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.7% | 37.2% | -27.5% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 15.9% | 1.7% | 14.2% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roy Gardens was 63.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roy Gardens has the 16th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 364th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Roy Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-03-24 | £585,300 |
| 4 Roy Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-11-04 | £530,481 |
| 20 Roy Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2019-11-08 | £768,651 |
| 24 Roy Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2019-10-11 | £562,090 |
| 28 Roy Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2017-09-21 | £516,459 |
IG2 7QQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,365 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 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 1,331 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 | 568 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,105 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 | 1,500 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,484 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,775 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 | 315 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,641 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 | 1,664 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,800 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 | 429 yd | |
| Autograph at King George Hospital | King George Hospital, 167 Barley Lane | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Sports & Social Club (Essex) | Aldborough Road South | 432 yd | |
| Miller & Carter at the Dick Turpin | Aldborough Road North | 676 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 896 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rj’s Fried Chicken | 980 Eastern Avenue | 429 yd | |
| Big Bite | 958 Eastern Avenue | 429 yd | |
| Spice Hut Newbury Park | 755 Eastern Avenue | 567 yd | |
| Sunflowers Court Tea Bar | Sunflower Court, Goodmayes Hospital, 157 Barley Lane | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 885 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| William Torbitt Primary School EASTERN AVENUE | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Ford Sports And Social Club ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 483 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 631 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 655 yd |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 856 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 943 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 | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 201.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.