Colinton Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG3 9RB 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 Colinton Road, Ilford, IG3 9RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG3 9QZ, IG3 9RX, IG3 9RP, IG3 9RY, IG3 9QT, IG3 9RA, IG3 9RS, IG3 9QU, IG3 9RU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG3 9RB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 52.6% | 47.6% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 47.4% | 52.4% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 9RB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 33.2% | 37.9% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 53% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 49.7% | 48.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.2% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.4% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 15% | 5.1% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 17.4% | 17.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 8.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 13.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 41.8% | 10.5% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.7% | -7.7% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11.4% 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 | 15.9% | 27.5% | 11.6% | 1.1% | 26.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 19.3% | 19.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 16.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 14.5% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 11.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.9% | 8.9% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 1.4% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 18.5% | 11.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -70.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 56.8% | 65.6% | 8.8% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.4% | 26.1% | -2.3% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 66% | 9.5% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 25.8% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 4.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 29% | 1.7% | -27.3% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.6% | 37.2% | -33.6% |
| Christian | 22.1% | 46.2% | -24.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 7% | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 47.6% | 6.5% | 41.1% |
| Sikh | 14.7% | 0.9% | 13.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colinton Road was 302.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.1% higher than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colinton Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 35th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Colinton Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2025-07-09 | £648,618 |
| 32 Colinton Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2015-05-29 | £741,985 |
| 26 Colinton Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2014-09-30 | £688,995 |
| 38 Colinton Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2014-02-07 | £770,103 |
| 26 Colinton Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2010-09-10 | £746,257 |
IG3 9RB 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 9RB 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | 3out of 4 | 148 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | - not rated | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Junior School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 419 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,668 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,104 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 | 2,186 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,368 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 | 1,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,008 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,265 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 146 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 686 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 710 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 852 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Taste of Jamaica | 664 Green Lane | 119 yd | |
| Chilliz Original | 668 Green Lane | 119 yd | |
| Mumzies | 1 Brooks Parade, Green Lane | 212 yd | |
| Aunty's Cahi Khana | 2 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 315 yd | |
| Merhaba | 22 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 307 yd | |
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 817 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 845 yd | |
| St. Cedd's Catholic Club | 783a High Road | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Hut | 686 Green Lane | 119 yd | |
| Best Doner and Fish | 706 Green Lane | 229 yd | |
| Kings Doner Kebab | 738 Green Lane | 265 yd | |
| Indiano Pizza | 740 Green Lane | 265 yd | |
| Papas Peri Peri Grill | 732 Green Lane | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 315 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 658 yd | |
| Aldi | 700 High Road | 993 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 1,053 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 345 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 422 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 425 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 534 yd | |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 672 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Barley Lane Primary School HUXLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 979 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.