Hamilton Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1AE 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 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1EA, IG6 1AF, IG6 1HP, IG6 1DZ, IG6 1HN, IG6 1HU, IG6 1AS, IG6 1HT, IG6 1AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG6 1AE 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 1AE 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 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.7% lower than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Hamilton Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 179th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 167.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2024-06-28 | £603,344 |
| 20 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £436,351 | 2024-06-27 | £462,919 |
| 14 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £596,000 | 2024-04-24 | £648,292 |
| 16 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2022-04-13 | £647,810 |
| 28 Hamilton Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-12-01 | £626,829 |
IG6 1AE 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 1AE 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 | 3,640 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 | 229 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 479 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,149 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,162 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,690 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 | 1,868 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 2,285 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 | 206 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 363 yd | |
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 418 yd | |
| Sakthi Cash and Carry | 639-643 Cranbrook Road | 630 yd | |
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 630 yd | |
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 878 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 880 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 937 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 162 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 344 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 363 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 378 yd | |
| Mahtma Gandhi | 695 Cranbrook Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 706 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 744 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 778 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 850 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 838 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 1,037 yd | |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,043 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 1,085 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 218.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.