Cranbrook Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1JB 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 1JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1JA, IG6 1HU, IG6 1JL, IG6 1JH, IG6 1JD, IG6 1EH, IG6 1ER, IG6 1DZ, IG6 1JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG6 1JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG6 1JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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 | 25.7% | 28% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 57.5% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 5.9% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.2% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 13% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 20.4% | 26.7% | 6.3% | 18.2% | 8.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 7.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -6.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 37.3% | 1.0% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 6% | 3.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 40.2% 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% | 12% | 9.1% | 1.1% | 10.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16% | 20.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 17.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% | 14.2% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.2% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 62.8% | 40.2% | -22.6% | 81.4% | -41.2% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 74.2% | 62.3% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 13% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 19.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 62.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 24% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 5.9% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 11.2% | 0.9% | 10.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 3.6% | 13.5% | -9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.8% | 37.2% | -28.4% |
| Christian | 26.4% | 46.2% | -19.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Jewish | 7.1% | 0.5% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 28.4% | 6.5% | 21.9% |
| Sikh | 14.2% | 0.9% | 13.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cranbrook Road was 97.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% higher than the Barkingside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cranbrook Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Barkingside and the 239th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 815 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £597,500 | 2020-04-08 | £723,475 |
| 811 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2011-03-25 | £749,080 |
| 809 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2006-12-05 | £731,879 |
| 819 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2002-10-29 | £722,598 |
| 819 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,999 | 2002-05-31 | £863,448 |
IG6 1JB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 22% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,870 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 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Cranbrook Road , Gants Hill IG2 6RG | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gearies Primary School Waremead Road , IG2 6TF | 4out of 4 | 659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 4out of 4 | 999 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 | 921 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,494 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 | 2,096 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,390 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 5,220 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 | 1,331 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,939 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 356 yd | |
| Mezbani | 576 Cranbrook Road | 561 yd | |
| Abigails Cafe | 556 Cranbrook Road | 617 yd | |
| Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi | 178 Longwood Gardens | 647 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 21 High Street | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 662 yd | |
| King George V Public House | 645 Cranbrook Road | 811 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 958 yd | |
| Faces Nightclub | Faces, 458-462 Cranbrook Road | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Peri Peri | 777 Cranbrook Road | 182 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Supermarket, 796 Cranbrook Road | 472 yd | |
| Dragon House | 584 Cranbrook Road | 538 yd | |
| Tina’s Kitchen | 689 Cranbrook Road | 560 yd | |
| Phuket | 576 Cranbrook Road | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 546 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 677 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 678 yd | |
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 694 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Units 1 And 2, King George Avenue | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 607 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 970 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.