Fenman Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 9QE is located in the Goodmayes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fenman Gardens, Ilford, IG3 9QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 9QD, IG3 9QQ, IG3 9QH, IG3 9TS, IG3 9TP, IG3 9QF, IG3 9QL, IG3 9QJ, IG3 9QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG3 9QE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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% | 49.5% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.5% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 9QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 31.4% | 33.1% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 58.4% | 1.6% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 1.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.1%) 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 | 43.6% | 52% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 42.3% | 34.1% | -8.2% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 17.2% | 3.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.4% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.4% | 10.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 43.6% | 45.3% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 15% | 3.1% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29% 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 | 3.8% | 10.4% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 42.6% | 25.5% | -17.1% | 3.1% | 22.4% |
| Pakistani | 9% | 18.1% | 9.1% | 2.7% | 15.4% |
| Other Asian | 8% | 1.4% | -6.6% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.1% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 17.6% | 29% | 11.4% | 81.4% | -52.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 44.8% 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 | 55.1% | 44.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -38.4% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 11.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 7.1% | 6.5% | 0.8% | 6.3% |
| Africa | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33% | 32% | -1.0% | 5.6% | 26.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.8% 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 | 54.8% | 44.7% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -38.5% |
| 10+ Years | 8.7% | 24.8% | 16.1% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.3% | 12.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 8.2% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.8% | 76.7% | -24.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 15.2% | 1.2% | 14.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.4% | 37.2% | -26.8% |
| Christian | 26.2% | 46.2% | -20.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 18.6% | 1.7% | 16.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fenman Gardens was 67.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fenman Gardens has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 374th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Fenman Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-03-26 | £221,918 |
| 16 Fenman Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-12-02 | £191,329 |
| 33 Fenman Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-05-24 | £221,654 |
| 26 Fenman Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-02-26 | £275,874 |
| 48 Fenman Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-10-23 | £196,656 |
IG3 9QE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 9QE 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 | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Information and communication | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| 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 | 4,196 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barley Lane Primary School Huxley Drive , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RJ | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Farnham Green Primary School Royal Close , Seven Kings IG3 8UY | 2out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,214 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,726 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 | 1,634 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,554 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 299 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 433 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, 822 High Road | 236 yd | |
| Eyva Turkish Grill Restaurant & Meze | 7-13 Goodmayes Road | 287 yd | |
| Dosa Rani | 56-58 Goodmayes Road | 305 yd | |
| Mam Grill Hut Limited | 59 Goodmayes Road | 307 yd | |
| Choco Desserts | 26-28 Goodmayes Road | 314 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 387 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 630 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 671 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 721 yd | |
| McCafferty's | 697-699 High Road | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 35 Goodmayes Road | 274 yd | |
| Goodmayes Fish & Chips | 43 Goodmayes Road | 275 yd | |
| Goodmayes Cafe | 5 Goodmayes Road | 302 yd | |
| Bubble & Blend | 42 Goodmayes Road | 305 yd | |
| RMT GRILL & BURGER | 55 Goodmayes Road | 307 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 236 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 554 yd | |
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 712 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 842 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 331 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 402 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 497 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Barley Lane Primary School HUXLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 565 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 620 yd | |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 762 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 858 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.