Erin Close is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 8UQ is located in the Seven Kings electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Erin Close, Ilford, IG3 8UQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 8UX, IG3 8UZ, IG3 8UA, IG3 8SF, IG3 8UU, IG3 8UL, IG3 8FD, IG3 8XG, IG3 8UJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG3 8UQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.5% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48% | 49.5% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8UQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 30.3% | 28.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 55.8% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 2.1% | -5.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.9% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 44.4% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 37.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 5.9% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 16.8% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.8% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.8% | 47.4% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 10.8% | 5.6% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.6% 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 | 14.5% | 23.2% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 22.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 27% | 27.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 24.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.1% | 1.9% | -6.2% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 2.2% | -4.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 20.6% | 22.6% | 2.0% | 81.4% | -58.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 56.8% | 51.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 11.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 31.4% | 29.1% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 23.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.1% | 51.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -31.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 29.3% | 25.9% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 10.2% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.4% | 3.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 5.2% | -23.2% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.6% | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4% | 37.2% | -33.2% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.7% | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 37.3% | 6.5% | 30.8% |
| Sikh | 16.4% | 0.9% | 15.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Erin Close was 339.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 199.7% higher than the Chadwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Erin Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Chadwell and the 28th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 217.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 240.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Erin Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2025-01-24 | £326,272 |
| 4 Erin Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-08-31 | £327,060 |
| 3 Erin Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2009-07-09 | £384,195 |
| 1 Erin Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-12-10 | £482,143 |
| 2 Erin Close, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2005-12-20 | £378,367 |
IG3 8UQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 8UQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 4,228 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 | 97 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane Primary School Huxley Drive , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Torbitt Primary School Eastern Avenue , Newbury Park IG2 7SS | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aldborough Primary School 231 Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8HZ | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,377 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | 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 | 5,290 yd | Further education | 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 | 1,210 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,804 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,166 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,482 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 | 702 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 998 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flames | 855 High Road | 663 yd | |
| The Gelato Connoisseur | 853 High Road | 665 yd | |
| Imaan Restaurant & Takeaway | 827-829 High Road | 694 yd | |
| Five Lads Goodmayes | 823 High Road | 694 yd | |
| Tech and Tea | 809 High Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 558 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 822 yd | |
| Ford Sports & Social Club (Essex) | Aldborough Road South | 923 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 972 yd | |
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosters King | 45 Meads Lane | 568 yd | |
| Punjabi Rasoi | 847 High Road | 665 yd | |
| Zu’s Grill | 815 High Road | 694 yd | |
| SSS Chicken Base | 825 High Road | 694 yd | |
| Mehak Grill House | 786 High Road | 701 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 726 yd | |
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 894 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Academy (Brookside Playing Fields) Barley Lane | grass pitches | 191 yd |
| Barley Lane Primary School HUXLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 689 yd |
| Seven Kings Park SEVEN KINGS PARK SEVEN KINGS PARK ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, tennis courts | 757 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 785 yd |
| Ford Sports And Social Club ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 830 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| Newbridge School BARLEY LANE | swimming pool | 1,040 yd |
| St John The Evangelist Hall ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS CHURCH ST JOHNS ROAD | 1,042 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.