Green Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 9LF 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 Green Lane, Ilford, IG3 9LF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 9TG, IG3 9LG, IG3 9TF, IG3 9LD, IG3 9TQ, IG3 9TX, IG3 9TY, IG3 8DS, IG3 9LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG3 9LF has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.9% | 48% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.1% | 52% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 9LF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.3% 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 | 43.8% | 35.3% | -8.5% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 55.3% | 9.9% | 44.2% | 11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 40.6% | 46.4% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 38.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 12.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 18.1% | 19.5% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 13.9% | 3.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 9.8% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 35.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 1.4% |
| Other | 18.9% | 4.7% | -14.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.6% 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 | 5.2% | 7.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 28.3% | 26.9% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 23.8% |
| Pakistani | 28.9% | 32.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 29.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 5% | 2.2% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 14% | 11.6% | -2.4% | 81.4% | -69.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 10.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 9.3% |
In this area, just 44.7% 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 | 45.1% | 44.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40% | 39.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | 34.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.7% | -3.8% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.6% 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 | 44.7% | 44.6% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -38.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 27.6% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 8% | 11.5% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 8.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.7% | 5% | -20.7% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 15.3% | 1.2% | 14.1% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.6% | 37.2% | -34.6% |
| Christian | 13.7% | 46.2% | -32.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Muslim | 47.6% | 6.5% | 41.1% |
| Sikh | 22.6% | 0.9% | 21.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 56.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.4% lower than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 11th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 318th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 460 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2016-11-02 | £640,909 |
| 462 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2016-03-23 | £586,047 |
| 456 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2009-10-07 | £257,468 |
| 456 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2003-04-25 | £264,506 |
| 456 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,995 | 2000-06-22 | £214,841 |
IG3 9LF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 46 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,863 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 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Infants' School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | - not rated | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayespark Primary School Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Benton Road , IG1 4AS | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 627 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,807 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,807 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 | 1,717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,280 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 | 2,646 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 | 4,834 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 | 5,007 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 | 697 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Free schools | 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 | 472 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Grammar School Carnegie Buildings , 785 High Road IG3 8RW | - not rated | 725 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Sixth Form Centre Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | - not rated | 727 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elixir Cafe Bar & Food Market | 357 Green Lane | 120 yd | |
| Delhi O Delhi | 5 Electric Parade, Seven Kings Road | 365 yd | |
| Coffee & Cream | 612 High Road | 411 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 683-685 High Road | 444 yd | |
| Hashtag Cafe Ltd | 701a High Road | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 459 yd | |
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 474 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 644 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings Fish Bar | 406 Green Lane | 211 yd | |
| Papas Peri Peri Grill | 404 Green Lane | 216 yd | |
| Little Dessert Shop | 400 Green Lane | 227 yd | |
| Paratha Junction | 390 Green Lane | 256 yd | |
| Rebel Foods (Behrouz Biryani, Holy Cow, Faasos) | 612 High Road | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 529 yd | |
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 570 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 754 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 1,035 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 656 yd | |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 732 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 780 yd |
| South Park SOUTH PARK ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 978 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,014 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.