Donington Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1DP 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 Donington Avenue, Ilford, IG6 1DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1DR, IG6 1DF, IG6 1EE, IG6 1BQ, IG6 1BP, IG6 1DS, IG6 1DE, IG6 1AB, IG6 1EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG6 1DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 27.3% | 31.6% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.2% | 60.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 3.2% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 51.7% | 52.8% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 30.4% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 13.8% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 13.6% | -5.2% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 13.3% | -1.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 44.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.8% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.4% 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 | 4.3% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 9.0% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 15.3% | 18.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 15.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 16.1% | 11.8% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Other Asian | 16.3% | 13.1% | -3.2% | 1.6% | 11.5% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 46.6% | 26.4% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -55.0% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.8% | 8% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 57.9% 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 | 66.2% | 57.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 6.4% | 5.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 19.6% | 24.9% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 64.9% | 58% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 31.9% | 30.1% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 3% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 24.4% | 1.4% | -23.0% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.9% | 76.7% | 3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.2% | 37.2% | -31.0% |
| Christian | 28.7% | 46.2% | -17.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 21.6% | 1.7% | 19.9% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 32.4% | 6.5% | 25.9% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| 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 Donington Avenue was 44.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% lower than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Donington Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 241st lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Donington Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2025-10-13 | £659,774 |
| 44 Donington Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2025-01-22 | £484,138 |
| 44 Donington Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2024-11-25 | £430,116 |
| 26 Donington Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2024-07-31 | £632,559 |
| 28 Donington Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £627,000 | 2024-04-26 | £713,826 |
IG6 1DP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 3,664 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 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbury Park Primary School Perryman's Farm Road , Barkingside IG2 7LB | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 889 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 717 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,835 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 | 2,746 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 | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,835 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,671 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 | 590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,273 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 1,833 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 454 yd | |
| Haute Panini Ltd | 108-112 Horns Road | 456 yd | |
| Singam Bay Bar & Restaurant | 632-634 Cranbrook Road | 647 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 702 yd | |
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 536 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 796 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 944 yd | |
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea World | 114 Horns Road | 454 yd | |
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 622 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, 796 Cranbrook Road | 669 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 696 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 339 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 340 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1a, 8 Horns Road | 690 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 817 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 619 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 715 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 798 yd |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 881 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 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 | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.