Horns Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1DA 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 Horns Road, Ilford, IG6 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1DD, IG6 1DB, IG6 1HB, IG6 1BS, IG6 1HA, IG6 1NN, IG6 1EL, IG6 1HE, IG6 1EW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG6 1DA has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 55% | 50% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45% | 50% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 1DA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% 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 | 32.7% | 25% | -7.7% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 62.7% | 13.6% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.7% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 44.7% | 57% | 12.3% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 28.9% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 24.2% | 19.9% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 8.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.4% | 40.1% | 13.7% | 33.8% | 6.3% |
| Other | 13% | 5% | -8.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% 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 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 12.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 9.5% |
| Pakistani | 7.2% | 10.4% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 8.5% | 3.5% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 50.6% | 51.8% | 1.2% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 47.6% 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 | 70.8% | 47.6% | -23.2% | 83.2% | -35.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 22.5% | 16.8% | 6.1% | 16.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 22% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.7% 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 | 69.5% | 47.5% | -22.0% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 23.7% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 18.9% | 15.8% | 2.9% | 16.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 5.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.9% | 4% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 76.7% | -19.8% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 25.2% | 0.9% | 24.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.8% | 1.2% | 6.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.3% | 37.2% | -30.9% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 13.4% | 1.7% | 11.7% |
| Jewish | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 24.3% | 6.5% | 17.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Horns Road was 32.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Horns Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 164th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 263 Horns Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £394,500 | 2020-01-09 | £478,140 |
| 253 Horns Road, Ilford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-04-05 | £327,963 |
| 253 Horns Road, Ilford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-03-17 | £462,523 |
| 255 Horns Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-03-12 | £514,000 |
| 259 Horns Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2006-07-25 | £539,424 |
IG6 1DA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 59 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Other | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| 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 | 4,006 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | 3out of 4 | 983 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 | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,244 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,973 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 | 1,871 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,618 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,214 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,050 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,119 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe At 104 | 104 Tanners Lane | 610 yd | |
| Marinos Cafe | 24 High Street | 719 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 4 High Street | 719 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 21 High Street | 739 yd | |
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 475 yd | |
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 691 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 726 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, 796 Cranbrook Road | 393 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 4 Tanners Lane | 548 yd | |
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 692 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 22 High Street | 719 yd | |
| The Chicken House IG6 | 12 High Street | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 326 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 537 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 610 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 656 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 739 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 479 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 679 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 797 yd |
| Starch House Lane Playing Fields VIRGINIA GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 47.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.