Redbridge Lane East is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG4 5BT is located in the Clayhall electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, IG4 5BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG4 5DB, IG4 5DE, IG4 5BU, IG4 5DD, IG4 5BL, IG4 5AW, IG4 5BS, IG4 5JU, IG4 5DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG4 5BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.8% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.2% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 5BT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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 | 28.1% | 32% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 58.7% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 39.1% | 50.6% | 11.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 33% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.9% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 46.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 13.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.6% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 12.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.5% | 46.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 13.0% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.1% | -6.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.9% 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 | 12.7% | 21% | 8.3% | 1.1% | 19.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 30.8% | 27.9% | -2.9% | 3.1% | 24.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 17% | 9.8% | 2.7% | 14.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 32.1% | 18.9% | -13.2% | 81.4% | -62.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 2.2% | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
In this area, 55.2% 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 | 62.9% | 55.2% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -28.0% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 31.6% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 26.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.9% | 54.9% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 28.5% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 18.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 6.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 7% | -22.9% | 1.9% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 1.7% | 37.2% | -35.5% |
| Christian | 18.8% | 46.2% | -27.4% |
| Hindu | 21.1% | 1.7% | 19.4% |
| Jewish | 4% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 36.1% | 6.5% | 29.6% |
| Sikh | 11% | 0.9% | 10.1% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redbridge Lane East was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Redbridge Lane East has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 248th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 193.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2024-05-24 | £293,846 |
| 158 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £649,250 | 2022-10-17 | £666,762 |
| 148 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2022-08-01 | £693,189 |
| 154 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £652,500 | 2021-03-24 | £742,002 |
| 146 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-01-08 | £789,035 |
IG4 5BT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 5BT 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Self-Employed | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 3,053 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,624 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,828 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,980 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 | 4out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 3,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,749 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 5,185 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 | 3,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,671 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,882 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 776 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 970 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gul's Grill | 218 Redbridge Lane East | 359 yd | |
| Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd) | 130 Eastern Avenue | 366 yd | |
| Dilanis Fish Bar | 224 Redbridge Lane East | 369 yd | |
| Shreeya's Indian Bar & Restaurant | 14 Roding Lane South | 399 yd | |
| Sky Coffee Lounge | 249-251 Beehive Lane | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 685 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 12 Roding Lane South | 399 yd | |
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 691 yd | |
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 702 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 714 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 842 yd |
| Redbridge Recreation Ground REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND KESWICK GARDENS | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Nutters Field NUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 907 yd |
| The New Wilderness - Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Nutter Lane | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,016 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 1,024 yd | |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 1,071 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 212.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.