Margaret Way is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG4 5DD 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 Margaret Way, Ilford, IG4 5DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG4 5DB, IG4 5BL, IG4 5DE, IG4 5AN, IG4 5BJ, IG4 5BT, IG4 5AD, IG4 5AW, IG4 5DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG4 5DD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 53.9% | 48.7% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 51.3% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 5DD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 25.1% | 31.9% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 57.1% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 3.6% | -7.2% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 (85.2%) 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 | 52% | 55.3% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 6.9% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 29.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 10.2% | -5.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 11.2% | -8.3% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 10.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 8.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 17.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 47.9% | 15.1% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 12.9% | 1.5% | -11.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.3% 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 | 15.4% | 20.5% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 19.4% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 19.4% | 24.4% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 21.3% |
| Pakistani | 15.4% | 16% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 31.5% | 15.3% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -66.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, just 47.4% 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 | 55.3% | 47.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 9.3% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 34.2% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 28.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4% | 0.9% | -3.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.8% 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 | 55.3% | 47.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -35.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 35.8% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 26.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 6.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 4.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.1% | 5.5% | -19.6% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 10.1% | 1.2% | 8.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.9% | 37.2% | -31.3% |
| Christian | 17.1% | 46.2% | -29.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 19.6% | 1.7% | 17.9% |
| Jewish | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 44.3% | 6.5% | 37.8% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Margaret Way was 45.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.1% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Margaret Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Margaret Way, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2023-01-31 | £315,903 |
| 30 Margaret Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-06-10 | £311,753 |
| 14 Margaret Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2022-01-28 | £323,889 |
| 2 Margaret Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-01-21 | £332,194 |
| 16 Margaret Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-11-23 | £289,774 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG4 5DD 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,010 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,885 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 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,353 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,355 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead Church School Church Path , Wanstead E11 2SS | 4out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,449 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 | 3,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,675 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 5,120 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 | 5,445 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 3,088 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,880 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,629 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,758 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 | 908 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,410 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,654 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 2,244 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd) | 130 Eastern Avenue | 233 yd | |
| Gul's Grill | 218 Redbridge Lane East | 245 yd | |
| Dilanis Fish Bar | 224 Redbridge Lane East | 256 yd | |
| Shreeya's Indian Bar & Restaurant | 14 Roding Lane South | 292 yd | |
| Sky Coffee Lounge | 249-251 Beehive Lane | 847 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 789 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 12 Roding Lane South | 292 yd | |
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 794 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 828 yd | |
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 834 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 575 yd |
| Nutters Field NUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| The New Wilderness - Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Nutter Lane | grass pitches | 841 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Redbridge Recreation Ground REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND KESWICK GARDENS | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Wanstead Leisure Centre WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 987 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 1,070 yd | |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,092 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 | 109.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.