Marlands Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG5 0JL 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 Marlands Road, Ilford, IG5 0JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG5 0JN, IG5 0JF, IG5 0LL, IG5 0JB, IG5 0JS, IG5 0JP, IG5 0JA, IG5 0LJ, IG5 0JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG5 0JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 50.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 49.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 0JL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.8% 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 | 30.7% | 33.5% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 57.8% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 13.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -6.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 48.9% | 49.8% | 0.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 35% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.3% | 11.3% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 13.7% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 43.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 10.4% | 4.8% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.4% 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 | 9.7% | 14.3% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 13.2% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 19.7% | 18.9% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 15.8% |
| Pakistani | 7.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Other Asian | 14.7% | 10.7% | -4.0% | 1.6% | 9.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 33.2% | 18.4% | -14.8% | 81.4% | -63.0% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 1.6% | 9.8% |
In this area, 61.3% 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 | 61.6% | 61.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.7% | 24.6% | -2.1% | 5.6% | 19.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.6% | 60.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 34.5% | 34.0% | 9.8% | 24.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.2% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.7% | 1.4% | -27.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 76.7% | 13.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.9% | 13.5% | -11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.7% | 37.2% | -31.5% |
| Christian | 15.7% | 46.2% | -30.5% |
| Hindu | 27.8% | 1.7% | 26.1% |
| Jewish | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 32.2% | 6.5% | 25.7% |
| Sikh | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlands Road was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.5% lower than the Clayhall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlands Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Clayhall and the 329th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 146.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Marlands Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2025-03-21 | £640,000 |
| 47 Marlands Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2024-05-08 | £737,306 |
| 46A Marlands Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2022-05-16 | £776,397 |
| 6 Marlands Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-11-30 | £675,111 |
| 12 Marlands Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £618,000 | 2021-04-21 | £711,322 |
IG5 0JL 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 0JL 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Other | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 | 4,331 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,777 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 5,083 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Primary School College Gardens , Redbridge IG4 5HW | 4out of 4 | 992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,482 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 | 424 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,848 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,072 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 | 4,504 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,768 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 5,080 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 | 3,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,498 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,893 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,955 yd | Free schools | 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 | 424 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 525 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,087 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 2,283 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe at No 4 | 4 Claybury Broadway | 388 yd | |
| Archies | 3 Claybury Broadway | 388 yd | |
| Thai Imperial | 11 High View Parade, Woodford Avenue | 858 yd | |
| Sky Coffee Lounge | 249-251 Beehive Lane | 937 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 9, Woodford Trading Estate, Southend Road | 989 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Southend Road | 633 yd | |
| Unicorn Public House | 225 Clayhall Avenue | 807 yd | |
| Wanstead Rugby Club | Wanstead Rugby Club, Roding Lane North | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jilani Chicken & Chips | 8 Claybury Broadway | 380 yd | |
| Clayhall Fish Bar | 13 Claybury Broadway | 388 yd | |
| Jilani Grill & Curry | 12 Claybury Broadway | 388 yd | |
| Munchies Oriental | 5 High View Parade, Redbridge Lane East | 895 yd | |
| Zing | 245 Beehive Lane | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| Clayhall Park LORD AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 482 yd |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 509 yd |
| Redbridge Recreation Ground REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND KESWICK GARDENS | grass pitches | 639 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports College CATERHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 754 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports Ground WENSLEYDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 950 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.