Tavistock Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 9BD 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 Tavistock Gardens, Ilford, IG3 9BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 9BA, IG3 9BJ, IG3 9BB, IG3 9BL, IG3 9AZ, IG3 9ER, IG3 9DU, IG11 9DJ, IG3 9ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG3 9BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 53.1% | 49% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 9BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.6% 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 | 29.2% | 29.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 63.6% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 19.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 49% | 53.6% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.9% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 8.9% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 20.6% | 20.4% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 10.8% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 22.1% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 32% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 9.8% | 3.3% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.2% 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% | 13.7% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 12.6% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 13.7% | 12.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 23% | 14.2% | 2.7% | 20.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.8% | 6.5% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Black African | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 49.5% | 27.2% | -22.3% | 81.4% | -54.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 8% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 62% 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 | 71.6% | 62% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 11.5% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16% | 20.8% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 62% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 27% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 17.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.2% | 1.9% | -21.3% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.8% | 76.7% | 1.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.5% | 37.2% | -32.7% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 41.5% | 6.5% | 35.0% |
| Sikh | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tavistock Gardens was 49.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Tavistock Gardens has the 21st lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 278th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Tavistock Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-03-14 | £593,077 |
| 84 Tavistock Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-06-01 | £294,827 |
| 65 Tavistock Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-09-05 | £610,693 |
| 70 Tavistock Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2020-01-10 | £601,489 |
| 61 Tavistock Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2018-03-08 | £292,669 |
IG3 9BD 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.
IG3 9BD 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 9BD 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 2,691 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Primary School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Junior School Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infants' School/Manor Longbridge Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gordon Primary School Gordon Primary School , IG1 1SU | 3out of 4 | 1,027 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 972 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,633 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 3,575 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 | 3,741 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 | 471 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 992 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,489 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,898 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,314 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 | 381 yd | |
| The Big Friendly Coffee (BFC) | Barking Park, Longbridge Road | 403 yd | |
| Daily Munch Cafe | 21 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 434 yd | |
| 3 Bros | 17 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 512 yd | |
| Spice Bite | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 538 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn | 201-203 Longbridge Road | 477 yd | |
| Clementswood Bowling Club | South Park Drive | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 23 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 434 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 6 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 538 yd | |
| Faircross Fish Bar | 18 Faircross Parade | 538 yd | |
| Ritchies Fresh Bake | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 538 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 561 Longbridge Road | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 34 To 36 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 434 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barking Abbey School (Long Bridge Campus) LONGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Loxford School Of Science & Technology Loxford Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre Sandringham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 807 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 850 yd |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 883 yd | |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 46.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.