Vernon Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 8DJ 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 Vernon Road, Ilford, IG3 8DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 8DL, IG3 8DW, IG3 8RQ, IG3 8DN, IG3 8RH, IG3 8DP, IG3 8DH, IG3 8RG, IG3 8RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG3 8DJ is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 51.4% | 46% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 54% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 39.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 49.7% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5% | 4.5% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 32.7% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.8% | -4.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 14.6% | 19.4% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 14.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.1% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 30.5% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 13.7% | 6.1% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 3.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19% 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 | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 7.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 30.8% | 33.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 30.2% |
| Pakistani | 16.2% | 19.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 23.2% | 19% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -62.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, just 49.8% 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 | 54.2% | 49.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 11.8% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.5% | 27.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 21.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.9% 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 | 52.6% | 49.8% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -33.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.6% | 29.9% | 23.3% | 9.8% | 20.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 32.4% | 5.8% | -26.6% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.9% | 76.7% | -6.8% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 41.9% | 6.5% | 35.4% |
| Sikh | 21.2% | 0.9% | 20.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vernon Road was 52.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vernon Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 291st lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Vernon Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-12-20 | £501,698 |
| 39 Vernon Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-02-08 | £566,038 |
| 63 Vernon Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2020-07-22 | £577,197 |
| 11 Vernon Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-09-16 | £533,494 |
| 15 Vernon Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £422,000 | 2018-11-09 | £530,570 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG3 8DJ 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,270 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,102 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 | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Infants' School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | - not rated | 871 yd | Community school | 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 | 449 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 449 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,639 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,973 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,521 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 | 2,405 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 | 5,032 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 | 5,207 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 | 710 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,390 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,715 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Rivers London 627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG | - not rated | 202 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Grammar School Carnegie Buildings , 785 High Road IG3 8RW | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The John Barker Centre 474 High Road , Seven Kings IG1 1UE | - not rated | 717 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 868 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Original | 683-685 High Road | 117 yd | |
| Hashtag Cafe Ltd | 701a High Road | 152 yd | |
| Chicken House | 661 High Road | 185 yd | |
| Kuku's | 629 High Road | 198 yd | |
| Griller | 649 High Road | 198 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 142 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 438 yd | |
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 589 yd | |
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| K F C | 687 High Road | 117 yd | |
| Subway | 693a High Road | 127 yd | |
| Sam’s Chicken | 693 High Road | 140 yd | |
| Marios's Pizza Company | 691a High Road | 140 yd | |
| Chesters | 705 High Road | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 338 yd | |
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 367 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 859 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 924 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 717 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 806 yd | |
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 981 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 | 79.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.