Cranbrook Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1HJ 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 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG6 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1HN, IG2 6RJ, IG2 6FN, IG6 1HS, IG6 1AF, IG6 1AS, IG2 6RG, IG6 1HP, IG6 1HT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG6 1HJ is primarily male, with 58.4% of the population 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 | 51.3% | 41.6% | -9.7% | 51.0% | -9.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 58.4% | 9.7% | 49.0% | 9.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG6 1HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 47.2% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 42.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 46.4% | 49.5% | 3.1% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 37.8% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 2.4% | -4.4% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 22.3% | 15% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 11.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 14.1% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 42.4% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 12.9% | 4% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.4% 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 | 2.9% | 13% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 12.7% | 22.9% | 10.2% | 3.1% | 19.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 23.1% | 7.5% | -15.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 14.4% | 12.8% | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 31.2% | 18.4% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -63.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, just 41.5% 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 | 52.3% | 41.5% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 12.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 5.2% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.8% | 36.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 30.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.9% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.1% 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 | 51% | 41.7% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -41.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 25.1% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 15.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 13% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 10.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25% | 11.1% | -13.9% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.7% | 76.7% | -22.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.5% | 0.6% | 3.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 18.4% | 1.2% | 17.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 7.6% | 37.2% | -29.6% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 17.4% | 1.7% | 15.7% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 25.9% | 6.5% | 19.4% |
| Sikh | 7.2% | 0.9% | 6.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Road was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.5% lower than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranbrook Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 267th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 642 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2023-03-30 | £828,777 |
| 630 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2009-09-03 | £853,755 |
| 632 - 634 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2000-06-09 | £527,152 |
| 648 - 650 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 1999-08-03 | £1,129,390 |
IG6 1HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 21% 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 | 138 |
| Self-Employed | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 35 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 3,545 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,387 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,049 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,239 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,918 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,343 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,159 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,983 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 2,196 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 20 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 229 yd | |
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 284 yd | |
| Sakthi Cash and Carry | 639-643 Cranbrook Road | 475 yd | |
| Black Lotus | 597 Cranbrook Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 475 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 721 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 776 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 901 yd | |
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 158 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 206 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 224 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 229 yd | |
| Mahtma Gandhi | 695 Cranbrook Road | 281 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 691 yd | |
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 811 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 827 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 879 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 555-557 Cranbrook Road | 952 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 849 yd | |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road | artificial grass pitch | 1,053 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.