Ardwell Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1AN is located in the Aldborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ardwell Avenue, Ilford, IG6 1AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG2 6BN, IG2 6QR, IG6 1DQ, IG2 6BL, IG2 7LQ, IG2 6RH, IG6 1BE, IG6 1DG, IG2 6QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG6 1AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1AN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 29% | 28.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 60.8% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 50.4% | 53% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33% | 33.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 17.3% | 15.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 9.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.3% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 40.6% | 10.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 9.3% | 2.6% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.4% 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 | 2.4% | 6% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 15.3% | 18.2% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 15.1% |
| Pakistani | 15% | 16.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Other Asian | 21% | 16.2% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 14.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 31.4% | 24.4% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -57.0% |
| Other | 2% | 9.3% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 7.7% |
In this area, just 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 48.9% | -8.6% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.1% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.2% | 32.4% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 26.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.6% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.5% | 48.8% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 32.6% | 29.5% | 9.8% | 22.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.9% | 2.2% | -19.7% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.6% | 76.7% | -10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 11.8% | 1.2% | 10.6% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6% | 37.2% | -31.2% |
| Christian | 24.8% | 46.2% | -21.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 32.4% | 1.7% | 30.7% |
| Jewish | 4.2% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Muslim | 23.5% | 6.5% | 17.0% |
| Sikh | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ardwell Avenue was 170.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.4% higher than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ardwell Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 103rd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ardwell Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-06-30 | £428,840 |
| 1B Ardwell Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £547,000 | 2021-06-18 | £610,959 |
| 1 Ardwell Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2019-10-14 | £573,463 |
| 3 Ardwell Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2014-07-18 | £576,498 |
| 15 Ardwell Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2007-11-15 | £584,916 |
IG6 1AN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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.
IG6 1AN 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 1AN 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 3,290 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 607 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4out of 4 | 806 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,745 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,987 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,183 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,748 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,507 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 2,048 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 86 yd | |
| Haute Panini Ltd | 108-112 Horns Road | 87 yd | |
| Vijay's Virasat Ltd | 2 Greengate Parade, Horns Road | 363 yd | |
| McDonald’s | 709 Eastern Avenue | 424 yd | |
| Kibbeling | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 504 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 429 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 898 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea World | 114 Horns Road | 86 yd | |
| East Ocean Cuisine | 724 Eastern Avenue | 467 yd | |
| Priya Restaurant | 738-740 Eastern Avenue | 497 yd | |
| Royal Chef Express | 17 Grays Corner, Ley Street | 504 yd | |
| Coffee Hour | 736a Eastern Avenue | 506 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 116 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 302 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 594 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 1,057 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 471 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 658 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 695 yd |
| Seven Kings High School LEY STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 151.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.