Hamilton Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1AD is located in the Barkingside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, IG6 1AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1EB, IG6 1AG, IG6 1ED, IG6 1DU, IG6 1AR, IG6 1AQ, IG6 1DX, IG6 1EE, IG6 1AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG6 1AD is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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 | 49.5% | 46.3% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 53.7% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
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 IG6 1AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.1% 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 | 25.2% | 31.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.2% | 59.1% | -6.1% | 44.2% | 14.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -6.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (89%) 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 | 45% | 55% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 34% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 8% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 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.
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 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 13.2% | -0.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 5.1% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 10.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 49.9% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 16.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 1.8% | -8.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.6% 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 | 2.9% | 10.4% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 24.3% | 30.9% | 6.6% | 3.1% | 27.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 8.7% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 19% | 9.3% | -9.7% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 39.4% | 21.6% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -59.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 6.9% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 64.8% | 59.8% | -5.0% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 4.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.3% | 23.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 17.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.8% | 60% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 33.6% | 32.5% | 9.8% | 23.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.4% | 1.5% | -23.9% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.8% | 37.2% | -30.4% |
| Christian | 22.2% | 46.2% | -24.0% |
| Hindu | 26.2% | 1.7% | 24.5% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 27.2% | 6.5% | 20.7% |
| Sikh | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hamilton Avenue was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.1% lower than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hamilton Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Barkingside and the 118th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2025-05-28 | £623,483 |
| 57 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2024-12-17 | £783,529 |
| 81 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2023-08-25 | £606,742 |
| 95 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £627,000 | 2023-03-06 | £692,594 |
| 64 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £675,250 | 2022-05-09 | £775,819 |
IG6 1AD 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 IG6 1AD 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Education | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,595 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 376 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 475 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 2,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,011 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 | 1,603 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,924 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,758 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mossford School 32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH | - not rated | 633 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | 3out of 4 | 1,539 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singam Bay Bar & Restaurant | 632-634 Cranbrook Road | 379 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 458 yd | |
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 504 yd | |
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 597 yd | |
| Haute Panini Ltd | 108-112 Horns Road | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 718 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 781 yd | |
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 930 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 944 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 367 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 449 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 458 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 490 yd | |
| Mahtma Gandhi | 695 Cranbrook Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 508 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 595 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 780 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 827 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 886 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 917 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 979 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 303.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.