Looe Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 2BA is located in the Fullwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Looe Gardens, Ilford, IG6 2BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 2BB, IG6 2BJ, IG6 2JJ, IG6 2JH, IG6 2BQ, IG6 2JD, IG6 2BL, IG5 0SQ, IG6 2BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG6 2BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.2% | 54.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 45.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.2% | 39.6% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 42.3% | -9.9% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.9% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.2% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 48% | 53.8% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 32.5% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 18.8% | 21.8% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 15.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 35.1% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 11% | 3.4% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.4% 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 | 1.6% | 10.3% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 8.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 5.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 3.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| White | 52.5% | 45.4% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -36.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
In this area, 59% 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 | 67.7% | 59% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 6.6% | 11.4% | 4.8% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.5% | 7.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 6.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 15.8% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 59.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 21.6% | 14.8% | 9.8% | 11.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 7.1% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 6.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.5% | 3.9% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 10.6% | 0.9% | 9.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.3% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.4% | 37.2% | -21.8% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Looe Gardens was 103.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Fairlop average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Looe Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Fairlop and the 220th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Looe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2019-08-29 | £779,526 |
| 31 Looe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2017-11-20 | £578,327 |
| 39 Looe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-11-03 | £535,417 |
| 29 Looe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2006-09-13 | £539,916 |
| 31 Looe Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2006-05-15 | £339,648 |
IG6 2BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Education | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4,656 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 317 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 2out of 4 | 518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fullwood Primary School 21-24 Burford Close , Off Hatley Avenue IG6 1ER | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School Forest Road , IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 911 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 | 4out of 4 | 149 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 1,947 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 | 2,846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,374 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,814 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 5,169 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 | 862 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 2,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 21 High Street | 327 yd | |
| Barkingside Kebabish | 55 High Street | 327 yd | |
| The Curry Club London | 41 High Street | 327 yd | |
| Cakes and Bakes | 59 High Street | 327 yd | |
| Abshar Indian Cuisine | 43 High Street | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 379 yd | |
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo | Fairlop Road | 465 yd | |
| New Fairlop Oak Public House | The New Fairlop Oak, Fencepiece Road | 720 yd | |
| Unicorn Public House | 225 Clayhall Avenue | 1,003 yd | |
| Redbridge Football Club | Station Road | 1,053 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junglees | 27a High Street | 327 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 27 High Street | 327 yd | |
| The Cod Club London | 41 High Street | 327 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 67 High Street | 353 yd | |
| Veena’s Virunthu | 69 High Street | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 327 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 494 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 505 yd | |
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 685 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 165 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 293 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 594 yd |
| Starch House Lane Playing Fields VIRGINIA GARDENS | grass pitches | 832 yd |
| King Solomon High School FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 863 yd |
| Oakside Stadium STATION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,060 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.