Caterham Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG5 0QB 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 Caterham Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG5 0QL, IG5 0QG, IG5 0QQ, IG5 0QF, IG5 0QJ, IG5 0TL, IG5 0QE, IG5 0RE, IG5 0RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG5 0QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 50.7% | -4.2% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 45.1% | 49.3% | 4.2% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 0QB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.4% 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 | 25.7% | 29.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 57.4% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 13.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 4.9% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) 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 | 41.8% | 50.1% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 36.5% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 9.5% | -5.2% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 25.2% | 19.8% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 6.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 12.2% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.4% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 39.9% | 13.8% | 33.8% | 6.1% |
| Other | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.4% 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 | 2.6% | 9% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 15.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 12.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 14.1% | 10.4% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Other Asian | 11.4% | 11% | -0.4% | 1.6% | 9.4% |
| Black African | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 59.3% | 30.4% | -28.9% | 81.4% | -51.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 6.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
In this area, 61.2% 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 | 71.1% | 61.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.3% | 20.7% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 61.3% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 28.9% | 27.1% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 5.9% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 3.4% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.7% | 0.6% | -18.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7.3% | 37.2% | -29.9% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Hindu | 13.2% | 1.7% | 11.5% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 35.1% | 6.5% | 28.6% |
| Sikh | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caterham Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Fullwell average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Caterham Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £537,000 | 2025-03-24 | £527,733 |
| 93 Caterham Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2023-08-31 | £556,039 |
| 81 Caterham Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-04-21 | £447,040 |
| 128 Caterham Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-12-16 | £565,446 |
| 55 Caterham Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-01-28 | £624,475 |
IG5 0QB 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 0QB 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 5,117 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 912 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 2out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 383 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,583 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,343 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,583 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,684 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 | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Public House | 225 Clayhall Avenue | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Anchor | 170 Longwood Gardens | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caterham High School Sports College CATERHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 474 yd |
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports Ground WENSLEYDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 912 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 209.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.