Roding Lane South is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG4 5PL 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 Roding Lane South, Ilford, IG4 5PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG4 5PF, IG4 5PJ, IG4 5PN, IG4 5PH, IG4 5PP, IG4 5PQ, IG4 5JN, IG4 5PG, IG4 5JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG4 5PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 5PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 22.9% | 36.4% | 13.5% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 53.9% | -11.4% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 43.1% | 50% | 6.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.5% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 43.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.6% | 17.4% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 10.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 15.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 43.9% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 10.1% |
| Other | 10% | 2.8% | -7.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.6% 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 | 6.5% | 12% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 24% | 29% | 5.0% | 3.1% | 25.9% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 10.7% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 14.7% | 8.4% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 37.8% | 20.6% | -17.2% | 81.4% | -60.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.1% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 7.8% |
In this area, 58.6% 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 | 68.9% | 58.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -24.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22% | 25.3% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.4% | 58.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -24.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 32.6% | 31.7% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.3% | 2.3% | -25.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.9% | 37.2% | -29.3% |
| Christian | 16.8% | 46.2% | -29.4% |
| Hindu | 23.2% | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| Jewish | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 28.8% | 6.5% | 22.3% |
| Sikh | 10.2% | 0.9% | 9.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roding Lane South was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Roding Lane South has the 7th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 117th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Roding Lane South, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £722,500 | 2020-05-22 | £877,931 |
| 168 Roding Lane South, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £567,500 | 2019-07-03 | £701,872 |
| 164 Roding Lane South, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2012-09-14 | £592,396 |
| 170 Roding Lane South, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2008-07-18 | £560,545 |
| 172 Roding Lane South, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2005-12-02 | £581,436 |
IG4 5PL 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 5PL 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,697 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 3,939 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ronald Openshaw Nursery School Henniker Road , Stratford E15 1JP | 3out of 4 | 5,300 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,116 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Primary School Meadow Walk , South Woodford E18 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,282 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 | 865 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,969 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | 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 | 3,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,943 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,336 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,844 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,532 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 865 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 871 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,369 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,635 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreeya's Indian Bar & Restaurant | 14 Roding Lane South | 791 yd | |
| Dilanis Fish Bar | 224 Redbridge Lane East | 827 yd | |
| Gul's Grill | 218 Redbridge Lane East | 831 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 9, Woodford Trading Estate, Southend Road | 943 yd | |
| Cafe at No 4 | 4 Claybury Broadway | 986 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eton Manor Rugby Club | Nutter Lane | 742 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Southend Road | 1,042 yd | |
| The Duke | 79 Nightingale Lane | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Wall Chinese Takeaway | 12 Roding Lane South | 791 yd | |
| Jilani Chicken & Chips | 8 Claybury Broadway | 986 yd | |
| Clayhall Fish Bar | 13 Claybury Broadway | 986 yd | |
| Jilani Grill & Curry | 12 Claybury Broadway | 986 yd | |
| Chickaros Chicken & Grill | 49 Chigwell Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Southend Road | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Youth Centre ELMCROFT AVENUE | 473 yd | |
| Redbridge Recreation Ground REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND KESWICK GARDENS | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| Nutters Field NUTTER LANE | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| The New Wilderness - Eton Manor Rugby Football Club Nutter Lane | grass pitches | 562 yd |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 624 yd |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 760 yd |
| Drummond Lawn Tennis Club Nutter Lane | tennis courts | 915 yd |
| Wanstead Leisure Centre WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE WANSTEAD LEISURE CENTRE REDBRIDGE LANE WEST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,049 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.