Redbridge Lane East is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG4 5EX 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 5EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG4 5EY, IG4 5EU, IG4 5HJ, IG4 5HA, IG4 5EZ, IG4 5FB, IG4 5HH, IG4 5ES, IG4 5LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG4 5EX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.9% | 49.2% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.8% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 5EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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 | 31% | 26.7% | -4.3% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 61.8% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 43.9% | 50.2% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37.4% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 8.9% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 16.9% | 16.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 7.5% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 10.8% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.4% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 43% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 5.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.9% 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 | 13.4% | 11.6% | -1.8% | 1.1% | 10.5% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 24.3% | 24.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 21.7% |
| Pakistani | 13.4% | 31.1% | 17.7% | 2.7% | 28.4% |
| Other Asian | 14.4% | 9.8% | -4.6% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 23.5% | 15.9% | -7.6% | 81.4% | -65.5% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 51.7% 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 | 61% | 51.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -31.5% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 6.9% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.2% | 36% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 30.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.4% | 51.6% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 35.8% | 32.1% | 9.8% | 26.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 5.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.9% | 4.5% | -25.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.1% | 37.2% | -32.1% |
| Christian | 16.2% | 46.2% | -30.0% |
| Hindu | 19% | 1.7% | 17.3% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 44.5% | 6.5% | 38.0% |
| Sikh | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Redbridge Lane East was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Redbridge Lane East has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 125th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2021-07-26 | £846,323 |
| 46 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2019-10-01 | £587,072 |
| 48 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2012-06-28 | £522,712 |
| 52 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2009-12-02 | £583,459 |
| 58 Redbridge Lane East, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2009-06-18 | £398,891 |
IG4 5EX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| 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 | 3,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,067 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,417 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 5,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,371 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 | 92 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,329 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 | 613 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Community school | No | Boys | 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 | 4,252 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 5,332 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 | 2,908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,120 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Free schools | 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 | 396 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 613 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Coffee Lounge | 249-251 Beehive Lane | 277 yd | |
| Thai Imperial | 11 High View Parade, Woodford Avenue | 282 yd | |
| Burger King | 374 Eastern Avenue | 714 yd | |
| Gul's Grill | 218 Redbridge Lane East | 765 yd | |
| Dilanis Fish Bar | 224 Redbridge Lane East | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 567 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 921 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 255 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 277 yd | |
| Divine Ice cream ltd | 7 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue | 332 yd | |
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 575 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 1,014 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Recreation Ground REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND KESWICK GARDENS | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 738 yd | |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 768 yd |
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 965 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 237.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.