Carrick Drive is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 2LX is located in the Fairlop electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1990-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carrick Drive, Ilford, IG6 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 2PA, IG6 2LU, IG6 2HY, IG6 2HX, IG6 2GL, IG6 2GH, IG6 2LS, IG6 2HR, IG6 2LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG6 2LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 55.3% | 53.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 2LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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 | 27.2% | 32% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 52% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 7.8% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 7.6% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 48.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 33.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 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 | 29.7% | 20.9% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 38.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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 | 5.8% | 6.9% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 12.1% | 11.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 8.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 60.7% | 56.5% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 62.5% 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 | 80.2% | 62.5% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 10.7% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.7% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 9.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 62.5% | -17.7% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 23% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 3.4% | -11.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 34.7% | 46.2% | -11.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 11.8% | 1.7% | 10.1% |
| Jewish | 14.5% | 0.5% | 14.0% |
| Muslim | 16.8% | 6.5% | 10.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carrick Drive was 130.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% higher than the Fairlop average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carrick Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Fairlop and the 157th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 135.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Carrick Drive, Ilford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2025-08-08 | £651,105 |
| 14 Carrick Drive, Ilford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £655,000 | 2025-08-08 | £651,105 |
| 23 Carrick Drive, Ilford, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2021-09-10 | £515,611 |
| 21 Carrick Drive, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-11-12 | £449,663 |
| 21 Carrick Drive, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-04-13 | £343,331 |
IG6 2LX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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 2LX 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.
| Retired | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 5,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 2out of 4 | 461 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossford Green Primary School Fairlop Road , Barkingside IG6 2EW | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School Forest Road , IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 844 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 | 698 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 916 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,404 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 | 3,598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,640 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 662 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capricho Portugese Kitchen | 1 Broadway Parade, Fencepiece Road | 505 yd | |
| Golden Spoon | 4 Broadway Market, Fencepiece Road | 530 yd | |
| The Sharod | 3 State Parade, High Street | 604 yd | |
| Boba Tigers Sushi & Bubble Tea | 175 High Street | 641 yd | |
| Sushi Handroll | 159 High Street | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkingside Buzz Bingo | Fairlop Road | 579 yd | |
| New Fairlop Oak Public House | The New Fairlop Oak, Fencepiece Road | 591 yd | |
| The Old Maypole Public House | Old Maypole, 105-107 Fencepiece Road | 633 yd | |
| Bealonians Football Club | The Jack Carter Pavilion, Fencepiece Road | 667 yd | |
| Desi Fusion Flavours | The Pavilion, Oakfield Playing Fields, Forest Road | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ho Wah | 2 Broadway Parade, Fencepiece Road | 503 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 9-10 State Parade, High Street | 595 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 168 Fencepiece Road | 603 yd | |
| Sushi Tigers Ltd | 175 High Street | 641 yd | |
| K F C | 155-157 High Street | 651 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 111-113 Fencepiece Road | 730 yd | |
| Lidl | 250-260 Fencepiece Road | 906 yd | |
| Iceland | 23 High Street | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Rush Hall School FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| St Francis Barkingside Hall FENCEPIECE ROAD | 617 yd | |
| Ilford County High School FREMANTLE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Jack Carter Pavilion Sports Ground FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Old Parkonians OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 762 yd |
| King Solomon High School FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Redbridge Sports & Leisure FOREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 888 yd |
| Starch House Lane Playing Fields VIRGINIA GARDENS | grass pitches | 966 yd |
| Barkingside Recreation Ground FORGE COTTAGES FORGE COTTAGES MOSSFORD GREEN | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,040 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 195.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.