Kingswood Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 8UE is located in the Seven Kings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kingswood Road, Ilford, IG3 8UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 8TR, IG3 8SJ, IG3 8TD, IG3 8TA, IG3 8UW, IG3 8SX, IG3 8SY, IG3 8RZ, IG3 8XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG3 8UE is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 44.9% | 46.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 55.1% | 53.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 35.8% | 40.2% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 48.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.7% | 2.3% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 51.4% | 42.8% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 38.6% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 15.4% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 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.
In the area around IG3 8UE this area, 32.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.9% | 32.3% | 13.4% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.8% | 9.1% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 7% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.5% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 28.7% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 18.6% | 7.3% | -11.3% | 2.8% | 4.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 12.6% 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 | 11.4% | 9.9% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 8.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 30.6% | 34.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 31.5% |
| Pakistani | 20.8% | 16% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 4.8% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 13.8% | 12.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | -68.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 11.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
In this area, just 45.1% 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 | 48.3% | 45.1% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 10.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.9% | 36.4% | -1.5% | 5.6% | 30.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34.3% 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 | 47% | 45.3% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 34.3% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 24.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 8.8% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 6.3% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.1% | 5.4% | -24.7% | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 10.5% | 1.2% | 9.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.7% | 37.2% | -34.5% |
| Christian | 21% | 46.2% | -25.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 10.7% | 1.7% | 9.0% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 35.1% | 6.5% | 28.6% |
| Sikh | 25.9% | 0.9% | 25.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingswood Road was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Chadwell average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Kingswood Road has the 27th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell and the 338th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 308.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Kingswood Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2025-07-30 | £430,096 |
| 32 Kingswood Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-03-09 | £637,267 |
| 11 Kingswood Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400 | 2022-06-09 | £407 |
| Flat 1 9 Kingswood Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-06 | £191,393 |
| 16 Kingswood Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2021-11-24 | £10,144 |
IG3 8UE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
IG3 8UE 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 IG3 8UE 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 | 71 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Other | 23 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,845 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Green Primary School Royal Close , Seven Kings IG3 8UY | 2out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane Primary School Huxley Drive , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 883 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,824 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,255 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 | 1,318 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 266 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 985 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,479 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech and Tea | 809 High Road | 125 yd | |
| Imaan Restaurant & Takeaway | 827-829 High Road | 129 yd | |
| Five Lads Goodmayes | 823 High Road | 129 yd | |
| Torino Pizzas | 776 High Road | 164 yd | |
| The Gelato Connoisseur | 853 High Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 250 yd | |
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 312 yd | |
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 567 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Food | 809 High Road | 125 yd | |
| Zu’s Grill | 815 High Road | 129 yd | |
| SSS Chicken Base | 825 High Road | 129 yd | |
| top pizza 7kings/ tops dessert/monster burgerz/master wings/crunchy ch | 760 High Road | 164 yd | |
| Punjabi Rasoi | 847 High Road | 191 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 325 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 342 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 497 yd |
| Barley Lane Primary School HUXLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy (Brookside Playing Fields) Barley Lane | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 779 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 817 yd | |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 897 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 957 yd |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,018 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 | 98.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.