New Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 8AS is located in the Goodmayes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Road, Ilford, IG3 8AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 8AT, IG3 8AU, IG3 8BB, IG3 8BA, IG3 8AR, IG3 8BD, IG3 8AH, IG3 8AQ, IG3 9JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG3 8AS is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 46.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 50.3% | 53.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 | 31.1% | 35.2% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 50.9% | -3.3% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 47.1% | 51.3% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 37.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.5% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 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 | 17.6% | 22.1% | 4.5% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 9.7% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.3% | 14.6% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.5% | 35.8% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 17.2% | 4.9% | -12.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.9% 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 | 1.3% | 7.7% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 25.4% | 22.4% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 19.3% |
| Pakistani | 25.1% | 21.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 19.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.6% | 0.4% | -7.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 19.1% | 25.9% | 6.8% | 81.4% | -55.5% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 42.9% 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 | 50.8% | 42.9% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 11% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 8.8% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 8.0% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 6.2% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.8% | 29.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 24.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27% 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 | 49% | 42.9% | -6.1% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 27% | 23.6% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 13.8% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 10.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 20.2% | 9.5% | -10.7% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 6.8% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 11.7% | 0.9% | 10.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.4% | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.3% | 37.2% | -31.9% |
| Christian | 28% | 46.2% | -18.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 12.8% | 1.7% | 11.1% |
| Muslim | 37.7% | 6.5% | 31.2% |
| Sikh | 12.1% | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 1.8% | 6.0% | -4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 64.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.9% lower than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
New Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 357th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15A New Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-06-20 | £202,742 |
| 13 New Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2017-07-31 | £513,968 |
| 9 New Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2016-03-30 | £593,023 |
IG3 8AS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 IG3 8AS 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 | 87 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| 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 | 2,849 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,670 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Junior School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Infants' School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | - not rated | 778 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 361 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,896 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 1,566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,092 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 | 2,847 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,585 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,759 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 300 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Barker Centre 474 High Road , Seven Kings IG1 1UE | - not rated | 380 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Rivers London 627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG | - not rated | 406 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 471 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Grammar School Carnegie Buildings , 785 High Road IG3 8RW | - not rated | 986 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 1,020 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi O Delhi | 5 Electric Parade, Seven Kings Road | 250 yd | |
| Elixir Cafe Bar & Food Market | 357 Green Lane | 278 yd | |
| Salim Catering | 528 High Road | 293 yd | |
| Pit-Stop | Ground Floor, 530-532 High Road | 297 yd | |
| Coffee & Cream | 612 High Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 146 yd | |
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 581 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | 63 Green Lane | 757 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 887 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratha Junction | 390 Green Lane | 179 yd | |
| Little Dessert Shop | 400 Green Lane | 202 yd | |
| Papas Peri Peri Grill | 404 Green Lane | 210 yd | |
| Seven Kings Fish Bar | 406 Green Lane | 215 yd | |
| Rebel Foods (Behrouz Biryani, Holy Cow, Faasos) | 612 High Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 324 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 408 yd | |
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 814 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 335 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 353 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 472 yd |
| South Park SOUTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 672 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 1,009 yd | |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 1,054 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.