Wincanton Gardens is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 2BP 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 Wincanton Gardens, Ilford, IG6 2BP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 2BN, IG5 0SH, IG6 2BS, IG6 2BW, IG5 0TZ, IG6 2JD, IG5 0EU, IG6 2FF, IG5 0ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG6 2BP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 53.1% | 56.3% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 43.8% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -5.2% |
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 | 25.2% | 30.1% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 50.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 5.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 12.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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 | 42.3% | 44.5% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 31.6% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 12.1% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 31.6% | 21.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 8.5% | -1.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 16.8% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.2% | 35% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 8% | 4.1% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.7% 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 | 5% | 7.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 10.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 14% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 11.3% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 1.9% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 53.9% | 41.7% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -39.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 9.1% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 7.5% |
In this area, 61.7% 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 | 71.5% | 61.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.5% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 5.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 6% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.8% | 15.1% | 3.3% | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.3% | 62% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -21.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 28.2% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.5% | 3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.1% | 0.7% | -17.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Hindu | 10.9% | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| Jewish | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Muslim | 26.6% | 6.5% | 20.1% |
| Sikh | 7.4% | 0.9% | 6.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.6% | 6.0% | 2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wincanton Gardens was 96.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Fairlop average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wincanton Gardens has the 6th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Fairlop and the 231st highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Wincanton Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2024-03-21 | £863,771 |
| 8 Wincanton Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2020-04-29 | £671,541 |
| 9 Wincanton Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £657,000 | 2016-07-18 | £909,497 |
| 4 Wincanton Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2013-05-31 | £605,607 |
| 8 Wincanton Gardens, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2010-05-19 | £733,277 |
IG6 2BP 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 2BP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 4,566 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 | 496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Infants' School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkhill Junior School Lord Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0DB | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,727 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,516 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 5,156 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mossford School 32 CIVIC Way , Barkingside IG6 1HH | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,485 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,638 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosford Preparatory School 229-231 Beehive Lane , IG4 5EB | - not rated | 1,721 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi | 178 Longwood Gardens | 483 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | 21 High Street | 594 yd | |
| Urban Chocolatier Barkingside | 37-39 High Street | 617 yd | |
| Barkingside Kebabish | 55 High Street | 617 yd | |
| The Curry Club London | 41 High Street | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Public House | The Chequers, 2 High Street | 642 yd | |
| Unicorn Public House | 225 Clayhall Avenue | 710 yd | |
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo | Fairlop Road | 721 yd | |
| New Fairlop Oak Public House | The New Fairlop Oak, Fencepiece Road | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Anchor | 170 Longwood Gardens | 483 yd | |
| Junglees | 27a High Street | 593 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | 27 High Street | 593 yd | |
| The Cod Club London | 41 High Street | 617 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 22 High Street | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 175 Longwood Gardens | 472 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 594 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 796 Cranbrook Road | 734 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 92-100 Tanners Lane | 758 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 319 yd |
| Stratford Newtown Sports Club (Closed) Woodville Gardens | grass pitches | 511 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 530 yd |
| Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 873 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports College CATERHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 942 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 | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.