Lynford Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 9LY 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 Lynford Gardens, Ilford, IG3 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 9TU, IG3 9TB, IG3 9LQ, IG3 9LH, IG3 9LG, IG3 9LZ, IG3 9LX, IG3 9TE, IG3 9TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG3 9LY 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 9LY 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 Lynford Gardens was 84.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lynford Gardens has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 287th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11A Lynford Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2026-01-13 | £234,079 |
| 12 Lynford Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2025-10-10 | £583,647 |
| 39 Lynford Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2025-06-20 | £563,386 |
| 10 Lynford Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-12-22 | £550,250 |
| 46 Lynford Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-07-27 | £582,734 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG3 9LY 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 | 3,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,937 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayespark Primary School Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Junior School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Infants' School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | - not rated | 593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 914 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 | 823 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canon Palmer Catholic School Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | - not rated | 823 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,715 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 | 1,789 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,353 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 | 2,598 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 | 4,939 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 | 5,111 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,332 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 | 898 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,789 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,613 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 435 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Sixth Form Centre Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | - not rated | 562 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Five Rivers London 627d High Road , Seven Kings IG3 8RG | - not rated | 637 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Grammar School Carnegie Buildings , 785 High Road IG3 8RW | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 824 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 323 yd | |
| Brilliant Restaurant Cafe | 109 Goodmayes Lane | 523 yd | |
| Hashtag Cafe Ltd | 701a High Road | 551 yd | |
| Delhi O Delhi | 5 Electric Parade, Seven Kings Road | 557 yd | |
| Wok Wala Street Kitchen | 733 High Road | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 553 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 629 yd | |
| Central Restaurant and Lounge | The Ashgrove, 271 Green Lane | 663 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 996 yd | |
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings Fish Bar | 406 Green Lane | 400 yd | |
| Papas Peri Peri Grill | 404 Green Lane | 406 yd | |
| Little Dessert Shop | 400 Green Lane | 417 yd | |
| Paratha Junction | 390 Green Lane | 445 yd | |
| Chicken Base | 1a Goodmayes Lane | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 563 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 2, Ibis Styles Seven Kings Hotel, Cameron Road | 719 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 929 yd | |
| Tesco | 229 Green Lane | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 456 yd | |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 808 yd |
| Ilford Sports Club Cricklefield Stadium ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM ILFORD SPORTS CLUB & CRICKLEFIELDS STADIUM GREEN LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Cricklefields Athletic Ground (Closed) High Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 934 yd |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy CRICKLEFIELD PLACE | artificial grass pitch | 936 yd |
| Palmer Catholic Academy 24-34 24-34 ALDBOROUGH ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 1,022 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 | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.1% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.