Eastern Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG4 5AT is located in the Barkingside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG4 5DP, IG4 5AA, IG4 5DR, IG4 5EG, IG1 3QB, IG4 5DU, IG4 5AS, IG1 3RW, IG4 5EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG4 5AT is primarily male, with 53.9% of the population 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 | 48.2% | 46.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 51.8% | 53.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 40% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 49.5% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 4.8% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 45.6% | 51.6% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 36.2% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 8.5% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 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 45.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 14.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 10% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10% | 9.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 14.1% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.7% | 45.9% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 12.1% |
| Other | 11.6% | 3.2% | -8.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.8% 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 | 10.3% | 10.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 9.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 22.8% | 25.3% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 22.2% |
| Pakistani | 13.8% | 17.9% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Other Asian | 10.3% | 4.5% | -5.8% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 23.5% | 22.8% | -0.7% | 81.4% | -58.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% |
In this area, just 42.6% 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 | 51.3% | 42.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 13.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.2% | 32% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 26.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.3% 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% | 42.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 33.3% | 28.0% | 9.8% | 23.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 10.3% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.1% | 8.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 5% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 12% | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.5% | 37.2% | -29.7% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Hindu | 20.8% | 1.7% | 19.1% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 34.4% | 6.5% | 27.9% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastern Avenue was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.2% higher than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eastern Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Barkingside and the 313th highest crime rate of 745 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2026-03-20 | £450,000 |
| 271 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2024-05-30 | £631,644 |
| 253 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2023-08-17 | £667,324 |
| 261 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £665,000 | 2023-01-06 | £706,230 |
| 259 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2022-04-28 | £725,912 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 11 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 Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AT has very low surface water flood risk.
0 of 11 properties (0.00%) 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 5AT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 5AT 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 | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 2,773 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,121 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,199 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,992 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Infants' School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Junior School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Junior School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | - not rated | 733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,914 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 | 4,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,466 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 | 4,601 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,626 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 | 5,324 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 | 5,468 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 | 2,304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,052 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,109 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 4,453 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 650 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SBK Independent School 203 Redbridge Lane East , Redbridge IG4 5DF | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 2 341 Cranbrook Road , IG1 4UF | - not rated | 1,144 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 374 Eastern Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Zamana | 36 Woodford Avenue | 517 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Woodford Avenue | 517 yd | |
| Chandra Express Takeaway | 34a Woodford Avenue | 517 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 13 Woodford Avenue | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 100 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 521 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 698 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 707 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 103 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 140 yd | |
| Metro Coffee Express | Eastern Avenue | 194 yd | |
| Divine Ice cream ltd | 7 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue | 516 yd | |
| Ghost Burgers | 1-3 Woodford Avenue | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 571 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 598 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 466 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 501 yd | |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 698 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 805 yd | |
| Valentines Park EMERSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,010 yd |
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 300 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 397.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 27.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 31.2 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.