Little Gearies is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1HS 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 Little Gearies, Ilford, IG6 1HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1HR, IG6 1JN, IG2 6YF, IG6 1HT, IG6 1HN, IG6 1HJ, IG6 1HP, IG6 1JX, IG2 6RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG6 1HS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 53% | -3.2% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 43.8% | 47% | 3.2% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 1HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 32.5% | 36.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 51.6% | 7.9% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 1.9% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.4% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 2.3% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 33.7% | 45% | 11.3% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 43.4% | 34% | -9.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 17% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 15.5% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 13.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 12.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 36% | 8.1% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 14.2% | 10.1% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 7.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24.4% 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 | 9.7% | 27.4% | 17.7% | 1.1% | 26.3% |
| Indian | 14.3% | 8.1% | -6.2% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% | 14.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 11.4% |
| Other Asian | 10.1% | 11.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 9.5% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 33.7% | 24.4% | -9.3% | 81.4% | -57.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, just 40.6% 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% | 40.6% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -42.6% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 16.7% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 30.2% | 35.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 30.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.3% 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 | 51.6% | 40.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -42.6% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 29.3% | 24.3% | 9.8% | 19.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.9% | 11% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 12.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 4.3% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 12.4% | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 22% | 46.2% | -24.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 13.7% | 1.7% | 12.0% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 44.1% | 6.5% | 37.6% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Little Gearies was 112.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.7% higher than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Little Gearies has the 7th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 189th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Little Gearies, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2023-02-23 | £312,122 |
| 49 Little Gearies, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2023-01-18 | £284,760 |
| 82 Little Gearies, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-02-09 | £299,202 |
| 76 Little Gearies, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-10-20 | £244,458 |
| 80 Little Gearies, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-07-16 | £247,524 |
IG6 1HS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 student residents living in IG6 1HS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,644 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,399 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,434 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 | 339 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 406 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 922 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 922 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 | 1,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,574 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 | 2,047 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,407 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,287 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,111 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 | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,612 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 140 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 337 yd | |
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 387 yd | |
| Sakthi Cash and Carry | 639-643 Cranbrook Road | 551 yd | |
| Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi | 178 Longwood Gardens | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 551 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 785 yd | |
| Infinity | 440-444 Cranbrook Road | 835 yd | |
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 931 yd | |
| Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill | Rear of, 347 Eastern Avenue | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 119 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 313 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 319 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 337 yd | |
| Mahtma Gandhi | 695 Cranbrook Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 681 yd | |
| Tesco | 476-478 Cranbrook Road | 755 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 827 yd | |
| Nisa Local | 134 Horns Road | 939 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 940 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| St George'S Church Of England Hall ST GEORGES CHURCH ST GEORGES CHURCH WOODFORD AVENUE | 852 yd | |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 860 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.