Barnardo Drive is in Barkingside, Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1FD is located in the Aldborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 2010-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barnardo Drive, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1HD, IG6 1EZ, IG6 1HF, IG6 1HA, IG6 1FJ, IG6 1FH, IG6 1HG, IG6 1HB, IG6 1HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG6 1FD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.7% | 28.1% | -4.6% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 48.8% | 13.1% | 44.2% | 4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 11.9% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 16.3% | 8.3% | -8.0% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 49.8% | 9.9% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 31.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 21% | 12.9% | -8.1% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 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.
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 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.7% | 23.8% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.2% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 7.8% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 8.6% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.3% | 47.5% | 30.2% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 14.3% | 3.3% | -11.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.4% 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 | 7.3% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 6.9% | 28.5% | 21.6% | 3.1% | 25.4% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.4% | 5.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 56.7% | 31.4% | -25.3% | 81.4% | -50.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 6.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 51.2% 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 | 70% | 51.2% | -18.8% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15% | 31.5% | 16.5% | 5.6% | 25.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 51.6% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 26.5% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 16.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 10% | 6.6% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 7.3% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 4.5% | -13.5% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 15% | 1.2% | 13.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 24.3% | 46.2% | -21.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 28.2% | 1.7% | 26.5% |
| Jewish | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 25% | 6.5% | 18.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barnardo Drive was 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Barnardo Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 377th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 Chartwell House Barnardo Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £93,750 | 2024-09-04 | £94,689 |
| Flat 3 Chartwell House Barnardo Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-04-30 | £159,494 |
| Flat 8 Chartwell House Barnardo Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-03-01 | £117,582 |
| Flat 8 Chartwell House Barnardo Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-06-10 | £119,505 |
| Flat 9 Chartwell House Barnardo Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2022-05-06 | £138,270 |
| Full-Time Employee | 157 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 4,086 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 | 142 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 1,022 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 | 903 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,796 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 | 2,027 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,979 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,203 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 | 1,027 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 2,225 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 | 454 yd | |
| Marinos Cafe | 24 High Street | 553 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 4 High Street | 553 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 21 High Street | 568 yd | |
| Urban Chocolatier Barkingside | 37-39 High Street | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 502 yd | |
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 522 yd | |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club | Perrymans Farm Road | 902 yd | |
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo | Fairlop Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, 796 Cranbrook Road | 217 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 4 Tanners Lane | 434 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 22 High Street | 553 yd | |
| The Chicken House IG6 | 12 High Street | 553 yd | |
| Junglees | 27a High Street | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 365 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 454 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 508 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 568 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 796 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 626 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 860 yd |
| Starch House Lane Playing Fields VIRGINIA GARDENS | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 45-65 OAKS LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 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 | 51.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.