Abbotswood Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG5 0BG 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 Abbotswood Gardens, Ilford, IG5 0BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG5 0DF, IG5 0EE, IG5 0DG, IG5 0DE, IG5 0BQ, IG5 0EF, IG5 0ED, IG5 0BB, IG5 0DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG5 0BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 0BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 30.3% | 31.5% | 1.2% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 57.6% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 0.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.5% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 47.3% | 50.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 31% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 13.1% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 20.1% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 13.6% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 41.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 7.4% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.7% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.5% 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 | 12.1% | 16.9% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 15.8% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 21.4% | 21.2% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 18.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 11.6% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 17.3% | 11.4% | -5.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 34.4% | 23.5% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -57.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 11.2% | 7.6% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 63.9% | 59.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 5% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 26.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 21.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.7% | 59.2% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 36.1% | 35.4% | 9.8% | 26.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 31.8% | 2.3% | -29.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.7% | 37.2% | -33.5% |
| Christian | 15.1% | 46.2% | -31.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 24.9% | 1.7% | 23.2% |
| Jewish | 8.4% | 0.5% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 33.8% | 6.5% | 27.3% |
| Sikh | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotswood Gardens was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Abbotswood Gardens has the 5th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 97th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Abbotswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2023-12-15 | £384,287 |
| 22 Abbotswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £835,000 | 2023-03-29 | £881,246 |
| 16 Abbotswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £702,000 | 2022-07-01 | £745,467 |
| 40 Abbotswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2021-05-17 | £703,688 |
| 15 Abbotswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2021-01-29 | £658,015 |
IG5 0BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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.
IG5 0BG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG5 0BG 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 | 115 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Self-Employed | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Construction | 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 | 3,959 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,031 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,345 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,031 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 | 778 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 5,058 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 | 2,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,803 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,216 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,087 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 | 731 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 778 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,248 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi | 178 Longwood Gardens | 505 yd | |
| Thai Imperial | 11 High View Parade, Woodford Avenue | 686 yd | |
| Sky Coffee Lounge | 249-251 Beehive Lane | 712 yd | |
| Zamana | 36 Woodford Avenue | 936 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 34 Woodford Avenue | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Public House | 225 Clayhall Avenue | 700 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Anchor | 170 Longwood Gardens | 505 yd | |
| Divine Ice cream ltd | 7 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue | 709 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 712 yd | |
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 716 yd | |
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 323 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 862 yd | |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports College CATERHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,057 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 | 175.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.