Thomas Barnardo Way is in Barkingside, Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1FY is located in the Aldborough electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 2015-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thomas Barnardo Way, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1GL, IG6 1GP, IG6 1FU, IG6 1QJ, IG6 1RB, IG6 1RD, IG6 1FQ, IG6 1RE, IG6 1RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG6 1FY 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 | 54.5% | 51.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 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 1FY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 33% | 21.4% | -11.6% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 56.9% | 17.1% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 1% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 5.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 13.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
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 | 38.8% | 44.9% | 6.1% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 38.4% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 12.4% | -6.2% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 2.7% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 21.7% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 4.3% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.3% | 6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 8.4% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 52.5% | 33.1% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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 | 4.2% | 3% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 7.7% | 38% | 30.3% | 3.1% | 34.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 3% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 5.2% | 1.4% | -3.8% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 60.8% | 43.4% | -17.4% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 50.9% 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 | 76.8% | 50.9% | -25.9% | 83.2% | -32.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 35.2% | 22.3% | 5.6% | 29.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 51.2% | -23.3% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 23.4% | 20.7% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.2% | 5.2% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 16.6% | 1.2% | 15.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 27.6% | 46.2% | -18.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 33.1% | 1.7% | 31.4% |
| Jewish | 11.7% | 0.5% | 11.2% |
| Muslim | 9.6% | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thomas Barnardo Way was 518.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 497.0% higher than the Aldborough average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Thomas Barnardo Way has the highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Aldborough and the 18th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7A Thomas Barnardo Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2026-01-30 | £438,276 |
| 19A Thomas Barnardo Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-11-06 | £428,425 |
| 21B Thomas Barnardo Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2025-08-21 | £467,297 |
| 7B Thomas Barnardo Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-02-18 | £477,347 |
| 15C Thomas Barnardo Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £324,500 | 2025-01-13 | £331,675 |
IG6 1FY 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in IG6 1FY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 105 |
| Retired | 96 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | - not rated | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School Forest Road , IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3out of 4 | 767 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,018 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 | 4,612 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 | 2,814 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 | 2,269 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,639 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,195 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,448 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 | 203 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 2out of 4 | 709 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | 3out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abeng International Independent School 565 Cranbrook Road , IG2 6JZ | - not rated | 1,769 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 152 yd | |
| Marinos Cafe | 24 High Street | 276 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 4 High Street | 276 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 21 High Street | 313 yd | |
| Maison Fraise | 50 High Street | 324 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 261 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 430 yd | |
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo | Fairlop Road | 699 yd | |
| New Fairlop Oak Public House | The New Fairlop Oak, Fencepiece Road | 841 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Lotus House | 4 Tanners Lane | 115 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, 796 Cranbrook Road | 183 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 22 High Street | 276 yd | |
| The Chicken House IG6 | 12 High Street | 276 yd | |
| Junglees | 27a High Street | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 152 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 169 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 313 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 764 yd | |
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 1,064 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 360 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 438 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Starch House Lane Playing Fields VIRGINIA GARDENS | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 641 yd |
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 767 yd |
| King Solomon High School FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club Ltd PERRYMANS FARM ROAD | indoor bowls | 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 | 79.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 79.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 79.5% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.