Clayhall Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG5 0SQ 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 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 2JD, IG6 2BS, IG6 2JJ, IG5 0TZ, IG6 2JH, IG6 2JA, IG6 2BP, IG6 2FF, IG6 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG5 0SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 48.5% | -2.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51.5% | 2.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 0SQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 22.9% | 32.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 53.5% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 34.1% | 56.5% | 22.4% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 42.8% | 29% | -13.8% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 9.7% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 3.9% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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.
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 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 16.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 5.3% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.9% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.2% | 48.6% | 20.4% | 33.8% | 14.8% |
| Other | 12.7% | 4.2% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.3% 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 | 6% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 15.1% | 24% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 20.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.4% | 12.1% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Other Asian | 6% | 12.4% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 10.8% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 55.5% | 30.3% | -25.2% | 81.4% | -51.1% |
| Other | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 73.2% | 59.2% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 4% | 6.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.2% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.1% | 25.6% | 9.5% | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 59.2% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 34.4% | 32.1% | 9.8% | 24.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 1.1% | -19.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.2% | 76.7% | 9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 24.2% | 46.2% | -22.0% |
| Hindu | 22.2% | 1.7% | 20.5% |
| Jewish | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 26.4% | 6.5% | 19.9% |
| Sikh | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Clayhall Avenue was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.4% lower than the Fairlop average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Clayhall Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Fairlop and the 147th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 379 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2005-07-22 | £598,715 |
| 379 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2005-04-05 | £570,794 |
| 381 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2003-02-21 | £715,116 |
| 480 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2000-11-30 | £749,019 |
| 379 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2000-10-31 | £650,481 |
IG5 0SQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 0SQ 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 0SQ 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 4,706 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 2out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 258 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 915 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,547 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,947 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 5,286 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkingside Kebabish | 55 High Street | 498 yd | |
| The Curry Club London | 41 High Street | 498 yd | |
| Cakes and Bakes | 59 High Street | 498 yd | |
| Abshar Indian Cuisine | 43 High Street | 498 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 21 High Street | 500 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 552 yd | |
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo | Fairlop Road | 558 yd | |
| New Fairlop Oak Public House | The New Fairlop Oak, Fencepiece Road | 807 yd | |
| Unicorn Public House | 225 Clayhall Avenue | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cod Club London | 41 High Street | 498 yd | |
| Junglees | 27a High Street | 500 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 27 High Street | 500 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 67 High Street | 512 yd | |
| Veena’s Virunthu | 69 High Street | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 500 yd | |
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 624 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 668 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 155 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 459 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| King Solomon High School FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Starch House Lane Playing Fields VIRGINIA GARDENS | grass pitches | 974 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports College CATERHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.