Brixham Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 9AZ is located in the Mayfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brixham Gardens, Ilford, IG3 9AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 9BA, IG3 9BD, IG3 9BB, IG11 8UB, IG11 8UE, IG11 9DJ, IG3 9ES, IG3 9ET, IG3 9BL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG3 9AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% of residents 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 | 47.8% | 47.5% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.5% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 36.4% | 40.9% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 46.3% | -0.9% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6.1% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 4.7% | -2.0% | 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 (86.7%) 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 | 50.4% | 47.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 39.1% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 9.4% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16% | 19.3% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 34.9% | 1.4% | 33.8% | 1.1% |
| Other | 10% | 3.4% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.8% 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 | 16.6% | 20.6% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 19.5% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 15.7% | 17.5% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 14.4% |
| Pakistani | 9.8% | 16.9% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 37.1% | 22.8% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -58.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 66.2% 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 | 71.5% | 66.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 5% | 4.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 17.5% | 20.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 15.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.2% | 66.8% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 26.6% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 1.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.4% | 2.8% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 43.5% | 6.5% | 37.0% |
| Sikh | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brixham Gardens was 35.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.2% lower than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brixham Gardens has the 10th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Clementswood and the 179th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Brixham Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-08-15 | £583,099 |
| 26 Brixham Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-03-14 | £543,590 |
| 30 Brixham Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-12-22 | £701,299 |
| 14 Brixham Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-03-26 | £639,159 |
| 24 Brixham Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2020-07-24 | £602,850 |
IG3 9AZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 9AZ 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 2,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,556 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,242 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Junior School Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | - not rated | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School 40 Scholars Way , RM8 2FL | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Infants' School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Junior School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,737 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,931 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 1,931 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Community 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 | 516 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,523 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 | 3,687 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,221 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,788 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyleford School 200 Loxford Lane , IG3 9AR | - not rated | 386 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faircross School Rosslyn Road , IG11 9UH | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton Community School Eton Community Centre , IG1 2XG | - not rated | 1,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 1,261 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalian Servest Food Company | 205 Longbridge Road | 259 yd | |
| The Big Friendly Coffee (BFC) | Barking Park, Longbridge Road | 280 yd | |
| Daily Munch Cafe | 21 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 323 yd | |
| 3 Bros | 17 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 398 yd | |
| Spice Bite | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 419 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn | 201-203 Longbridge Road | 357 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 23 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 323 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 6 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 419 yd | |
| Faircross Fish Bar | 18 Faircross Parade | 419 yd | |
| Ritchies Fresh Bake | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 419 yd | |
| Beaumont Fish Bar | 133 Gordon Road | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 34 To 36 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 323 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barking Abbey School (Long Bridge Campus) LONGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 368 yd |
| Loxford School Of Science & Technology Loxford Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 530 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre Sandringham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 988 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 995 yd |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 1,002 yd | |
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.