Green Lane is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 9LJ 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 9LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 9TD, IG3 9LL, IG3 9LH, IG3 9TA, IG3 9TB, IG3 9SZ, IG3 9LN, IG3 9XJ, IG3 9TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG3 9LJ 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 | 50.7% | 50.5% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 0.2% | 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 9LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 36.7% | 36.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 51.8% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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% | 45.5% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 13.7% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 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 | 19.4% | 22.1% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 14% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 36.8% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 15.8% | 2.8% | -13.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.4% 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 | 10.4% | 22.4% | 12.0% | 1.1% | 21.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 21.3% | 16.5% | -4.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% |
| Pakistani | 18.9% | 27.8% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 25.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.4% | 0.8% | -4.6% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.3% | 4.6% | -3.7% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 20.9% | 18.4% | -2.5% | 81.4% | -63.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 47.2% 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 | 51.3% | 47.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 14.2% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 5.7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.2% | 27.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 22.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.4% 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 | 50.7% | 47.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | -36.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 29.4% | 25.7% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 10.1% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.4% | 7.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 6.1% | -22.6% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.5% | 76.7% | -9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.6% | 37.2% | -33.6% |
| Christian | 22.9% | 46.2% | -23.3% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 52.3% | 6.5% | 45.8% |
| Sikh | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 70.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.2% lower than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 15th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 350th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 516 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-08-17 | £585,616 |
| 528A Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2003-11-18 | £762,464 |
| 516 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £139,995 | 2001-06-28 | £537,958 |
| 520 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2001-06-26 | £595,618 |
| 520 Green Lane, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2000-04-14 | £349,467 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG3 9LJ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,430 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 721 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayespark Primary School Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 970 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Downshall Primary School Meads Lane , Seven Kings IG3 8UG | 3out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community 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 | 709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Community 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 | 5,068 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 | 5,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,366 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 | 880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,514 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,944 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 704 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 918 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yen Lin | 108 Goodmayes Road | 403 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 700 High Road | 409 yd | |
| Elixir Cafe Bar & Food Market | 357 Green Lane | 427 yd | |
| Yaadgaar Sweet, Bakers & Restaurant | 65 Goodmayes Road | 439 yd | |
| Muziris | 751-753 High Road | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 467 yd | |
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 471 yd | |
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 783 yd | |
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 870 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Base | 1a Goodmayes Lane | 351 yd | |
| Bubble B | 731a High Road | 435 yd | |
| Goodmayes Griller | 63 Goodmayes Road | 439 yd | |
| Mamma Mia pizza & chicken | 77 Goodmayes Road | 439 yd | |
| Silver Sea Chinese Restaurant | 543 Green Lane | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 409 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 735 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 752 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 389 yd | |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 778 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 984 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 1,004 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,018 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 1,024 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 1,034 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,044 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,064 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.