Berkeley Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG5 0UW 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 Berkeley Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0UW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG5 0UN, IG5 0UG, IG5 0UD, IG5 0UP, IG5 0UQ, IG5 0TN, IG5 0UB, IG5 0UL, IG5 0UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG5 0UW 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 | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 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 0UW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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 | 27.5% | 33.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 54.5% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.7% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 47% | 53.7% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 29.1% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.3% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 22.5% | 16.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 12.4% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 39.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.1% 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 | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 15.1% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 10.4% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 6% | 4.5% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 5.6% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 54.5% | 37.1% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -44.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.6% | 8.9% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 7.3% |
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 | 72.4% | 61.2% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 8.5% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.7% | 20.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 15.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 61.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 30.3% | 28.7% | 9.8% | 20.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 2.4% | -18.0% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.3% | 37.2% | -27.9% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Hindu | 11.6% | 1.7% | 9.9% |
| Jewish | 7.5% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Sikh | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berkeley Avenue was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Fullwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Berkeley Avenue has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Fullwell and the 284th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Berkeley Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-12-22 | £394,231 |
| 53 Berkeley Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2018-03-02 | £535,516 |
| 22 Berkeley Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2017-07-24 | £376,088 |
| 55 Berkeley Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2016-07-22 | £527,322 |
| 57 Berkeley Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2016-03-07 | £775,465 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 4,949 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 | 152 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 2out of 4 | 803 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 849 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 | 585 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 637 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,266 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 | 3,365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,954 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,317 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,827 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | 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 | 800 yd | |
| Sambal Express | 71 High Street | 906 yd | |
| Barkingside Kebabish | 55 High Street | 915 yd | |
| The Curry Club London | 41 High Street | 915 yd | |
| Cakes and Bakes | 59 High Street | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn Public House | 225 Clayhall Avenue | 583 yd | |
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo | Fairlop Road | 844 yd | |
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 984 yd | |
| New Fairlop Oak Public House | The New Fairlop Oak, Fencepiece Road | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Anchor | 170 Longwood Gardens | 800 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 67 High Street | 906 yd | |
| Veena’s Virunthu | 69 High Street | 909 yd | |
| The Cod Club London | 41 High Street | 915 yd | |
| Hi Tide | 107 High Street | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 769 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 932 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 500 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports College CATERHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 725 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 894 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,026 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 264.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.