Rushden Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG5 0BN is located in the Fullwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rushden Gardens, Ilford, IG5 0BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG5 0LB, IG5 0DH, IG5 0LA, IG5 0LD, IG5 0BJ, IG5 0BL, IG5 0SU, IG5 0BW, IG5 0ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG5 0BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 0BN 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 | 27.8% | 32.3% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 57.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 5.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 52.5% | 56% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 30.2% | -6.4% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 17.4% | 18.8% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 7.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.6% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 13.9% | -0.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 41.7% | 17.6% | 33.8% | 7.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 2.6% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19.7% 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 | 4.6% | 11.4% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 27.4% | 25.2% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 22.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 16.9% | 15.1% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Black African | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.6% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 31.7% | 19.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -61.7% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.4% | 7.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
In this area, 52.1% 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 | 64.9% | 52.1% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -31.1% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.5% | 30.4% | 7.9% | 5.6% | 24.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 64.9% | 52.3% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -30.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 36.7% | 35.5% | 9.8% | 26.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.5% | 4.8% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4% | 37.2% | -33.2% |
| Christian | 18% | 46.2% | -28.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 29.5% | 1.7% | 27.8% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rushden Gardens was 127.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% higher than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rushden Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 161st highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 Rushden Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2025-03-31 | £511,026 |
| 141 Rushden Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2024-11-27 | £521,442 |
| 143 Rushden Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-07-29 | £287,921 |
| 128 Rushden Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2024-07-24 | £528,728 |
| 124 Rushden Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £604,500 | 2024-01-29 | £642,752 |
IG5 0BN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 0BN 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 IG5 0BN 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Education | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,447 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 | 276 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,048 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,021 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 | 5,300 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 | 3,198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,242 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 5,396 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 | 1,051 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,249 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,787 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 | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Public House | 225 Clayhall Avenue | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Anchor | 170 Longwood Gardens | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 489 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caterham High School Sports College CATERHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 438 yd |
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports Ground WENSLEYDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.