New Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 8AU 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 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 8AT, IG3 8AS, IG3 9JS, IG3 8BA, IG3 8BB, IG3 8AQ, IG3 9JU, IG3 9TL, IG3 9TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG3 8AU is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 49.1% | 45.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 54.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 IG3 8AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 36.3% | 34.4% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 54.6% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.7% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 41.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 39% | 42.8% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 9.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 19.4% | 21.5% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 12% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 30.4% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 15.5% | 7.3% | -8.2% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.1% 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 | 6.8% | 16.5% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 15.4% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 22.9% | 22.5% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 19.4% |
| Pakistani | 22.9% | 25.9% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 23.2% |
| Other Asian | 11.2% | 4.4% | -6.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 1.2% | -4.0% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -68.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, just 45.9% 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 | 55.1% | 45.9% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -37.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 11.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 4.4% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.4% | 31.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 26.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 2.4% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.4% 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 | 53.5% | 46% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 32.4% | 30.1% | 9.8% | 22.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 11.2% | 7.0% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.2% | 3.4% | -27.8% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.1% | 76.7% | -6.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 7.8% | 0.9% | 6.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.9% | 37.2% | -34.3% |
| Christian | 21.6% | 46.2% | -24.6% |
| Hindu | 11.4% | 1.7% | 9.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 47.8% | 6.5% | 41.3% |
| Sikh | 11.9% | 0.9% | 11.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 242.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.7% higher than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 58th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 113.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 New Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-08-25 | £524,480 |
| 23 New Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2019-11-05 | £389,166 |
| 35 New Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2016-01-26 | £822,372 |
| 33 New Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2009-10-23 | £568,421 |
| 35 New Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2006-05-08 | £808,811 |
IG3 8AU 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 IG3 8AU 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 2,848 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,638 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,241 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 | 397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Infants' School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | - not rated | 397 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 397 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | - not rated | 768 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Gordon Road , IG1 1SA | 3out of 4 | 768 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 | 411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,891 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 2,019 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,019 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 | 1,527 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,058 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 | 2,875 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 | 4,559 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 | 4,733 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 | 317 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,855 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 | 411 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 431 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Rivers London 627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG | - not rated | 445 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 993 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Grammar School Carnegie Buildings , 785 High Road IG3 8RW | - not rated | 1,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elixir Cafe Bar & Food Market | 357 Green Lane | 262 yd | |
| Delhi O Delhi | 5 Electric Parade, Seven Kings Road | 285 yd | |
| Salim Catering | 528 High Road | 334 yd | |
| Pit-Stop | Ground Floor, 530-532 High Road | 337 yd | |
| Coffee & Cream | 612 High Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 116 yd | |
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 607 yd | |
| The Prince Of Wales Public House | 63 Green Lane | 755 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 905 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 914 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paratha Junction | 390 Green Lane | 144 yd | |
| Little Dessert Shop | 400 Green Lane | 170 yd | |
| Papas Peri Peri Grill | 404 Green Lane | 180 yd | |
| Seven Kings Fish Bar | 406 Green Lane | 185 yd | |
| Rebel Foods (Behrouz Biryani, Holy Cow, Faasos) | 612 High Road | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 371 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 394 yd | |
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 831 yd | |
| Azad Food Centre | 411-413 High Road | 879 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 357 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 358 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 520 yd |
| South Park SOUTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 650 yd |
| Fort Galaxy Gym CONNAUGHT LANE | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Cardinal Heenan Centre CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE CARDINAL HEENAN CENTRE HIGH ROAD | 1,019 yd | |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 1,037 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.