Collinwood Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG5 0AW is located in the Barkingside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Collinwood Gardens, Ilford, IG5 0AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6XT, IG2 6XE, IG5 0AE, IG2 6XD, IG2 6TR, IG2 6XF, IG2 6UX, IG5 0AA, IG5 0AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG5 0AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 51.9% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 48.1% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 IG5 0AW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.7% 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 | 29.6% | 25.1% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 65.7% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 21.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 46.2% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 38.5% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 12% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around IG5 0AW this area, 9.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 47.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.1% | 9.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.5% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.4% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 12.5% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 47.4% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 13.6% |
| Other | 7.5% | 4.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.5% 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 | 2.7% | 10.4% | 7.7% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 33.9% | 38% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 34.9% |
| Pakistani | 7.3% | 11.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Other Asian | 12.7% | 5.7% | -7.0% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 34.1% | 19.5% | -14.6% | 81.4% | -61.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, 58% 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 | 64.8% | 58% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 8% | 9.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 7.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.8% | 25.9% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 20.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.5% | 57.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -25.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 36.7% | 34.7% | 9.8% | 26.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.4% | 0.9% | -27.5% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.2% | 76.7% | 13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.1% | 37.2% | -31.1% |
| Christian | 14% | 46.2% | -32.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 26.9% | 1.7% | 25.2% |
| Jewish | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 27.8% | 6.5% | 21.3% |
| Sikh | 12.2% | 0.9% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collinwood Gardens was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.0% lower than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Collinwood Gardens has the 19th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 206th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Collinwood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,025,000 | 2025-02-18 | £1,018,054 |
| 17 Collinwood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £565,000 | 2023-07-14 | £620,653 |
| 2 Collinwood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £1,050,550 | 2022-12-16 | £1,076,788 |
| 29 Collinwood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-10-13 | £710,224 |
| 5 Collinwood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £542,500 | 2021-08-03 | £605,664 |
IG5 0AW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
IG5 0AW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 3,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,609 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,784 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,747 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,013 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 | 4,893 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 | 2,414 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,202 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,627 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 247 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 917 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 2,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamana | 36 Woodford Avenue | 326 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Woodford Avenue | 326 yd | |
| Chandra Express Takeaway | 34a Woodford Avenue | 326 yd | |
| Sky Coffee Lounge | 249-251 Beehive Lane | 395 yd | |
| TGF Pizza | 13 Woodford Avenue | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 516 yd | |
| The Beehive Harvester | Beehive Lane | 529 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 601 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 612 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine Ice cream ltd | 7 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue | 316 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 395 yd | |
| iCakes | 22a Woodford Avenue | 410 yd | |
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 445 yd | |
| Ghost Burgers | 1-3 Woodford Avenue | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 608 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 638 yd | |
| Iceland | 531-533 Cranbrook Road | 705 yd | |
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 241 yd | |
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 836 yd |
| Frenford Youth Club JACK CARTER CENTRE JACK CARTER CENTRE THE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,006 yd |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,062 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 | 126.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.