Virginia Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 1PT is located in the Fairlop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Virginia Gardens, Ilford, IG6 1PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 1PW, IG6 1PS, IG6 1PU, IG6 1PR, IG6 1PH, IG6 1PP, IG6 1PL, IG6 2DU, IG6 2DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG6 1PT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% 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 | 52.3% | 53.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 1PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% 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 | 34.2% | 30.4% | -3.8% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 55.8% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6% | 6.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.6%) 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 | 46.6% | 51.1% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.7% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 46.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.9% | 14.1% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 7.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 14.1% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 46.4% | 19.6% | 33.8% | 12.6% |
| Other | 11.3% | 5.3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.3% 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 | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 17.9% | 22.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 19.0% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 14.2% | 11.2% | 2.7% | 11.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 4% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 51.5% | 32.3% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -49.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 7.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 69.6% | 55.8% | -13.8% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 8.9% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 6.2% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 6.2% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.6% | 22.1% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 16.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 55.7% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -27.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 29.5% | 25.4% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 5.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 5.2% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8% | 1.2% | 6.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.6% | 37.2% | -26.6% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 15.8% | 1.7% | 14.1% |
| Jewish | 5.4% | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 27.9% | 6.5% | 21.4% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Virginia Gardens was 385.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 508.9% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Virginia Gardens has the 2nd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 23rd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 240.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 189.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Virginia Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2025-02-21 | £539,230 |
| 22 Virginia Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-03-04 | £555,530 |
| 24 Virginia Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,500 | 2014-05-08 | £850,245 |
| 21 Virginia Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2007-03-28 | £508,860 |
| 23 Virginia Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-09-22 | £539,916 |
IG6 1PT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
IG6 1PT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| 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 | 5,023 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School Forest Road , IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 234 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 414 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 2out of 4 | 445 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avanti Court Primary School Carlton Drive , IG6 1LZ | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,797 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 5,229 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 133 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatchside School Aldborough Road North , Newbury Park IG2 7SR | - not rated | 1,911 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 2,409 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 2,452 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vision RCL (The Spa) | Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre, 138 High Street | 184 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 122 High Street | 230 yd | |
| Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea | 175 High Street | 234 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 159 High Street | 239 yd | |
| D&D Cakes & Pastry | 114 High Street | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fairlop Oak Public House | The New Fairlop Oak, Fencepiece Road | 302 yd | |
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo | Fairlop Road | 363 yd | |
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 568 yd | |
| Old Parkonians | Oakfield Playing Fields, Forest Road | 602 yd | |
| Desi Fusion Flavours | The Pavilion, Oakfield Playing Fields, Forest Road | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Tigers Ltd | 175 High Street | 234 yd | |
| K F C | 155-157 High Street | 243 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 9-10 State Parade, High Street | 280 yd | |
| Hi Tide | 107 High Street | 302 yd | |
| Veena’s Virunthu | 69 High Street | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 539 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 572 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 671 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Starch House Lane Playing Fields VIRGINIA GARDENS | grass pitches | 110 yd |
| Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 181 yd |
| King Solomon High School FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Redbridge Sports & Leisure FOREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 601 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 665 yd |
| Old Parkonians OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 732 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Jack Carter Pavilion Sports Ground FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| New Rush Hall School FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 995 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.