Monkswood Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG5 0DG 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 Monkswood Gardens, Ilford, IG5 0DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG5 0DF, IG5 0EF, IG5 0EH, IG5 0DE, IG5 0BG, IG5 0EE, IG5 0DQ, IG5 0EG, IG5 0EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG5 0DG 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 | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.5% | 0.4% | 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 0DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.6% 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 | 28.3% | 33.7% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.3% | 59.6% | -1.7% | 44.2% | 15.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -6.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 47.8% | 47.9% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 39.5% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.2% | 14.3% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 9.5% | -6.7% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 17.4% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 45.1% | 19.5% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.9% 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 | 10.2% | 13.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 12.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 27.3% | 25.4% | -1.9% | 3.1% | 22.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.7% | 11.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 9.7% | 14.5% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 12.9% |
| Black African | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.2% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 29.7% | 23.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | -57.5% |
| Other | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 66.9% | 63.1% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 5.9% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.3% | 26.1% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.9% | 62.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 32.4% | 31.4% | 9.8% | 22.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.8% | 1.5% | -25.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 2% | 13.5% | -11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.6% | 37.2% | -28.6% |
| Christian | 20.2% | 46.2% | -26.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 21.7% | 1.7% | 20.0% |
| Jewish | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 25.9% | 6.5% | 19.4% |
| Sikh | 11.3% | 0.9% | 10.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Monkswood Gardens was 35.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Monkswood Gardens has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Monkswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2025-08-14 | £927,286 |
| 13 Monkswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2023-09-26 | £682,654 |
| 5 Monkswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2023-07-24 | £872,457 |
| 28 Monkswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2022-07-27 | £761,610 |
| 17 Monkswood Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-06-22 | £795,455 |
IG5 0DG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 0DG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| 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 | 4,038 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,177 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 | 170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,119 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 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,964 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 | 5,202 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 | 2,810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,786 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,100 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,231 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 | 855 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 | 1,361 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,556 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,863 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 | 360 yd | |
| Thai Imperial | 11 High View Parade, Woodford Avenue | 830 yd | |
| Sky Coffee Lounge | 249-251 Beehive Lane | 851 yd | |
| Singam Bay Bar & Restaurant | 632-634 Cranbrook Road | 922 yd | |
| Zamana | 36 Woodford Avenue | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Public House | 225 Clayhall Avenue | 634 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Anchor | 170 Longwood Gardens | 360 yd | |
| Divine Ice cream ltd | 7 Spurway Parade, Woodford Avenue | 842 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 851 yd | |
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 859 yd | |
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 338 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 455 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports College CATERHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 940 yd | |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,040 yd |
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,090 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 | 220.6 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 | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.