Danehurst Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG4 5HQ 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 Danehurst Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG4 5HG, IG4 5HB, IG4 5HE, IG4 5HD, IG4 5HF, IG4 5BZ, IG4 5BY, IG4 5BX, IG4 5DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG4 5HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 48% | 47.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52% | 52.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 33.3% | 41.8% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 46.5% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 0.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.7%) 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 | 53.6% | 47.7% | -5.9% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 38% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.3% | 20.1% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 12.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 39.1% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 5.3% |
| Other | 13.7% | 5.4% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% 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 | 8% | 18.2% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 17.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 26.6% | 25.2% | -1.4% | 3.1% | 22.1% |
| Pakistani | 13.6% | 11.1% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 11.5% | 4.3% | -7.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 3.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.4% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 24.8% | 27.1% | 2.3% | 81.4% | -54.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.2% | 5.4% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
In this area, 50% 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 | 54.2% | 50% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -33.2% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 16.5% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 11.1% | 7.3% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22% | 23.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | 17.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.2% | 50.3% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -32.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 33.7% | 31.8% | 9.8% | 23.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 8.4% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.7% | 6.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.3% | 1.4% | -28.9% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 12.2% | 0.9% | 11.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.3% | 37.2% | -30.9% |
| Christian | 26% | 46.2% | -20.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 18.3% | 1.7% | 16.6% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 35.8% | 6.5% | 29.3% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Danehurst Gardens was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Danehurst Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 56th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Danehurst Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-01-19 | £359,800 |
| 24 Danehurst Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £567,000 | 2021-11-24 | £617,400 |
| 22 Danehurst Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £840,000 | 2021-06-29 | £958,271 |
| 64 Danehurst Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £364,000 | 2021-06-28 | £408,061 |
| 72 Danehurst Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £722,500 | 2020-11-23 | £833,591 |
IG4 5HQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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.
IG4 5HQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in IG4 5HQ 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 3,056 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,223 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,136 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 5,172 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 | 327 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cranbrook Primary School The Drive , IG1 3PS | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highlands Primary School Highlands Gardens , IG1 3LE | 4out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,395 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 | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,298 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 | 4,291 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,065 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 | 2,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,576 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,993 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,780 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 | 424 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 877 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 2,143 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 | 418 yd | |
| Thai Imperial | 11 High View Parade, Woodford Avenue | 468 yd | |
| Burger King | 374 Eastern Avenue | 510 yd | |
| Zamana | 36 Woodford Avenue | 703 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Woodford Avenue | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 356 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 766 yd | |
| Frenford Club | Jack Carter Centre, The Drive | 884 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 940 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 364 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 389 yd | |
| Divine Ice cream ltd | 7 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue | 417 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 418 yd | |
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 430 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 838 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 874 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 1,002 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 654 yd | |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Redbridge Recreation Ground REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND KESWICK GARDENS | grass pitches | 950 yd |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 982 yd |
| Kearly And Tonge (Closed) Royston Gardens | grass pitches | 1,005 yd |
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,009 yd |
| St Andrews Church ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS VICARAGE ST. ANDREWS ROAD | 1,013 yd | |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,026 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 | 227.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.