Hastings Avenue is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1DU 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 Hastings Avenue, Ilford, IG6 1DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1DX, IG6 1EB, IG6 1EJ, IG6 1EG, IG6 1AD, IG6 1ET, IG6 1EP, IG6 1EF, IG6 1DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG6 1DU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.4% | 49.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 1DU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59% 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 | 34% | 30.5% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 59% | 7.7% | 44.2% | 14.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (85.8%) 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 | 48.1% | 49.1% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 36.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 51.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.7% | 15.4% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 6.7% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 9.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 11.5% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 51.3% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 17.5% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.9% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.4% 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 | 4.8% | 11.2% | 6.4% | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 19% | 26.9% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 23.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.1% | 10% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.7% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 49.6% | 29.4% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -52.0% |
| Other | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 73.4% | 63.5% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 5.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 22.4% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 16.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 63.3% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 29.4% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 19.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 3.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 0% | -18.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.2% | 37.2% | -28.0% |
| Christian | 21.4% | 46.2% | -24.8% |
| Hindu | 20.4% | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Jewish | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Muslim | 26.5% | 6.5% | 20.0% |
| Sikh | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings Avenue was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.7% lower than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hastings Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 338th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Hastings Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2024-04-30 | £742,857 |
| 62 Hastings Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2022-06-21 | £1,015,674 |
| 84 Hastings Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £660,000 | 2021-06-25 | £777,317 |
| 32 Hastings Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2020-03-10 | £649,528 |
| 44 Hastings Avenue, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2019-06-10 | £1,053,659 |
IG6 1DU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 3,723 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 | 351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Junior School Gants Hill Crescent , Gants Hill IG2 6TU | - not rated | 689 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , Gants Hill IG2 6TF | - not rated | 750 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 | 999 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,936 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 | 4,042 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 | 2,987 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 | 1,714 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,825 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,877 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 | 511 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 1,622 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 | 417 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 543 yd | |
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 594 yd | |
| Coconut Bay | 120 Horns Road | 691 yd | |
| Haute Panini Ltd | 108-112 Horns Road | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 801 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 809 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 826 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 844 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 346 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, 796 Cranbrook Road | 518 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 529 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 543 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 572 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 591 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 650 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 771 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 833 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 894 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 997 yd |
| Apples Health Clubs (Newbury Park) 728-730 728-730 EASTERN AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,089 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 | 193 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.