Aragon Drive is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 2TQ 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 Aragon Drive, Ilford, IG6 2TQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 2FH, IG6 2TH, IG6 2SU, IG6 2SY, IG6 2TS, IG6 2LE, IG6 2TT, IG6 2ST, IG6 2LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG6 2TQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% | 50.2% | -8.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 41.8% | 49.8% | 8.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG6 2TQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 50.4% | 13.6% | 37.9% | 12.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.6% | 22.1% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 19.3% | 18.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 15.6% | 5.3% | -10.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 41.5% | 37.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 22.2% | 34.4% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 19.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 7.0% |
| Bad health | 13.8% | 5.7% | -8.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 31.1% | 25.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 11.5% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.6% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 25.1% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 12.7% | 5.3% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.6% 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 | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 10.2% | 9.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 9.7% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.3% | 0.3% | -7.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 4.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 6.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 14.4% | 11.1% | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 66.5% | 38.6% | -27.9% | 81.4% | -42.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 72.3% 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 | 78.9% | 72.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 72.3% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.2% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 3% | -15.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 19.2% | 13.5% | 5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.8% | 37.2% | -22.4% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 6.5% | 14.0% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aragon Drive was 243.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 283.8% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aragon Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 55th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 237.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Aragon Court Aragon Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-07-08 | £273,811 |
| 18 Aragon Court Aragon Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2016-03-30 | £232,744 |
| 1 Aragon Court Aragon Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-05-14 | £273,306 |
| 34 Aragon Court Aragon Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £192,400 | 2015-02-20 | £263,649 |
| 28 Aragon Court Aragon Drive, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2015-02-09 | £271,323 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Education | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 2out of 4 | 1,224 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School Forest Road , IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,366 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,004 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 2,557 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,905 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 5,269 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 | 495 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,456 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,973 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Ila | 121 Fencepiece Road | 178 yd | |
| Monsoon Restaurant | 55 New North Road | 288 yd | |
| Hainault Supermarket | 206 New North Road | 939 yd | |
| Redbridge Sports Centre | Forest Road | 1,071 yd | |
| Capricho Portugese Kitchen | 1 Broadway Parade, Fencepiece Road | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Maypole Public House | Old Maypole, 105-107 Fencepiece Road | 303 yd | |
| Bealonians Football Club | The Jack Carter Pavilion, Fencepiece Road | 757 yd | |
| Desi Fusion Flavours | The Pavilion, Oakfield Playing Fields, Forest Road | 888 yd | |
| Old Parkonians | Oakfield Playing Fields, Forest Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Land Patisserie | 115 Fencepiece Road | 194 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 1 New North Road | 228 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 168 Fencepiece Road | 395 yd | |
| Chigwell Tandoori | 558 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 552 yd | |
| Flames Pizzeria & Grill | 560 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 250-260 Fencepiece Road | 97 yd | |
| Co-op | 111-113 Fencepiece Road | 178 yd | |
| Londis Supermarket | 552-556 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 552 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis Barkingside Hall FENCEPIECE ROAD | 473 yd | |
| New Rush Hall School FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Hainault Baptist Church Hall (Closed) Franklyn Gardens | 584 yd | |
| Jack Carter Pavilion Sports Ground FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Old Parkonians OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| Redbridge Sports & Leisure FOREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.