Woodford Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG4 5LE 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 Woodford Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG4 5NW, IG4 5EP, IG4 5LQ, IG5 0EA, IG4 5ER, IG4 5LG, IG4 5LF, IG4 5ET, IG4 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG4 5LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.7% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 5LE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 34.4% | 36.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.4% | 55.2% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.7% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 0.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.9% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.9% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 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.
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 47.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.3% | 14.5% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 11.4% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 47.3% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 13.5% |
| Other | 11.1% | 5.5% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.7% 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 | 10.5% | 16.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 15.5% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 26.6% | 26.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 23.3% |
| Pakistani | 19% | 19.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 16.8% |
| Other Asian | 11.1% | 6.2% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 21.6% | 17.7% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -63.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 54.9% 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 | 59.5% | 54.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -28.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 10.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.2% | 26.6% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 21.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 55% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -28.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 31.4% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 4.4% | -22.4% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.3% | 37.2% | -29.9% |
| Christian | 18% | 46.2% | -28.2% |
| Hindu | 21.3% | 1.7% | 19.6% |
| Jewish | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 37.5% | 6.5% | 31.0% |
| Sikh | 8% | 0.9% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodford Avenue was 36.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodford Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 190th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Woodford Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-12-02 | £282,418 |
| 155 Woodford Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2021-10-25 | £547,391 |
| 159 Woodford Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-08-21 | £477,695 |
| 157 Woodford Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2011-01-24 | £588,550 |
| 155 Woodford Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-04-22 | £603,286 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG4 5LE 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 3,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,361 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 5,221 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 | 339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,423 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 | 425 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,974 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 | 4,455 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,027 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 5,405 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 | 2,921 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,422 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,688 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,832 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 | 345 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 425 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 2,554 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Imperial | 11 High View Parade, Woodford Avenue | 87 yd | |
| Sky Coffee Lounge | 249-251 Beehive Lane | 170 yd | |
| Zamana | 36 Woodford Avenue | 795 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Woodford Avenue | 795 yd | |
| Chandra Express Takeaway | 34a Woodford Avenue | 795 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 715 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 955 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 122 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 170 yd | |
| Divine Ice cream ltd | 7 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue | 251 yd | |
| Kim Wah Take Away | 96 Beehive Lane | 720 yd | |
| Triple Treat | 141 Beehive Lane | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 487 yd |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 560 yd |
| Redbridge Recreation Ground REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND KESWICK GARDENS | grass pitches | 662 yd |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 672 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 709 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.