Babbacombe Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG4 5LZ 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 Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, IG4 5LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG4 5LU, IG4 5LY, IG4 5LS, IG4 5NA, IG4 5ND, IG4 5PY, IG4 5LL, IG4 5LR, IG4 5NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG4 5LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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% | 49.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49% | 50.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 5LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 30.9% | 33.5% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 56.9% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 6.1% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 52.1% | 6.6% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 32.9% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 7.6% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.7% | -3.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.4% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 44% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 10.3% | 4.1% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 10.8% 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% | 11.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 10.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 28.8% | 26.6% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 23.5% |
| Pakistani | 15.3% | 21.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 18.5% |
| Other Asian | 8.8% | 8% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 22.5% | 10.8% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -70.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 0.6% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 8.0% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 63.5% | 55.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 6.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.5% | 34.8% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 29.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.5% | 55.9% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 38.4% | 37.1% | 9.8% | 28.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 33% | 0.9% | -32.1% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.1% | 37.2% | -34.1% |
| Christian | 11.4% | 46.2% | -34.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 18.5% | 1.7% | 16.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 45.7% | 6.5% | 39.2% |
| Sikh | 14.2% | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Babbacombe Gardens was 41.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Babbacombe Gardens has the 16th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 234th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2022-09-15 | £575,069 |
| 55 Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2022-06-01 | £682,111 |
| 1 Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £487,500 | 2019-09-23 | £607,309 |
| 23 Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2017-07-27 | £635,352 |
| 19 Babbacombe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2016-09-30 | £766,211 |
IG4 5LZ 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.
IG4 5LZ 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 5LZ 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,157 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,676 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,817 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 | 392 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,419 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 | 259 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,756 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,263 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 | 4,092 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,984 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 | 3,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 5,097 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 5,162 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 259 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 657 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 2,225 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Imperial | 11 High View Parade, Woodford Avenue | 491 yd | |
| Sky Coffee Lounge | 249-251 Beehive Lane | 561 yd | |
| Cafe at No 4 | 4 Claybury Broadway | 798 yd | |
| Archies | 3 Claybury Broadway | 798 yd | |
| Shreeya's Indian Bar & Restaurant | 14 Roding Lane South | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Southend Road | 1,002 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 507 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 561 yd | |
| Divine Ice cream ltd | 7 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue | 649 yd | |
| Jilani Chicken & Chips | 8 Claybury Broadway | 792 yd | |
| Clayhall Fish Bar | 13 Claybury Broadway | 798 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Recreation Ground REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND KESWICK GARDENS | grass pitches | 251 yd |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 308 yd |
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 678 yd |
| Nutters Field NUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
| The New Wilderness - Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Nutter Lane | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 256.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.