Evanston Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG4 5AF is located in the Cranbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Evanston Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG4 5AL, IG4 5AJ, IG4 5AG, IG1 3SP, IG1 3SW, IG4 5AH, IG4 5AN, IG4 5AQ, IG1 3SN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG4 5AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.6% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 49.4% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 IG4 5AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 27.5% | 31.6% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 54.5% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 5.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 46.7% | 55.9% | 9.2% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.7% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 9% | -3.4% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 1.2% | -3.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 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.
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 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 12.2% | -1.8% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.4% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 11.5% | 1.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 13% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 48.7% | 8.5% | 33.8% | 14.9% |
| Other | 13.7% | 4.8% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.7% 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 | 10.1% | 15.9% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 14.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 22.9% | 24.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 21.4% |
| Pakistani | 21.4% | 19.3% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 16.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 6.2% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 20.3% | 17.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | -63.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 5.6% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 46.6% 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 | 49.5% | 46.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 10.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.8% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 5.4% | -4.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.8% | 32.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 27.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.2% 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 | 49% | 46.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 32.2% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 22.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 7.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 33% | 6.8% | -26.2% | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.8% | 37.2% | -30.4% |
| Christian | 14.4% | 46.2% | -31.8% |
| Hindu | 12.6% | 1.7% | 10.9% |
| Jewish | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 45.6% | 6.5% | 39.1% |
| Sikh | 12.6% | 0.9% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Evanston Gardens was 147.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% higher than the Cranbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Evanston Gardens has the 7th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Cranbrook and the 141st highest crime rate of 745 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Evanston Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £458,000 | 2012-08-02 | £911,743 |
| 4 Evanston Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £391,000 | 2012-07-06 | £784,957 |
| 16 Evanston Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2011-09-30 | £919,752 |
| 20 Evanston Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2008-08-01 | £557,002 |
| 7 Evanston Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2007-08-31 | £780,580 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Evanston Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5AF has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 4 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Evanston Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5AF has low surface water flood risk.
2 of 4 properties (50.00%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
IG4 5AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 IG4 5AF 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 | 127 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 2,731 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,373 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,622 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,847 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Infants' School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Junior School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Junior School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Infants' School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 4,391 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,865 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,831 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 | 5,165 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 5,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,293 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,700 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBK Independent School 203 Redbridge Lane East , Redbridge IG4 5DF | - not rated | 235 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 957 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,327 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,427 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd) | 130 Eastern Avenue | 140 yd | |
| Gul's Grill | 218 Redbridge Lane East | 288 yd | |
| Dilanis Fish Bar | 224 Redbridge Lane East | 295 yd | |
| Shreeya's Indian Bar & Restaurant | 14 Roding Lane South | 338 yd | |
| Wanstead Leisure Centre | Redbridge Lane West | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 800 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 12 Roding Lane South | 338 yd | |
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 888 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 925 yd | |
| Metro Coffee Express | Eastern Avenue | 968 yd | |
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 358 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Nutters Field NUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| The New Wilderness - Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Nutter Lane | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Wanstead Leisure Centre WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 910 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 966 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 307.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.