Lancelot Road is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 3BE 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 Lancelot Road, Ilford, IG6 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 3BG, IG6 3BP, IG6 3BQ, IG6 3BD, IG6 3BJ, IG6 3BS, IG6 3AA, IG6 3AD, IG6 3BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG6 3BE is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 46.7% | -3.7% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 53.3% | 3.7% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 3BE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 39.1% | 34.4% | -4.7% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 53% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) 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 | 42.8% | 51.4% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 42.4% | 36% | -6.4% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 7.3% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.3% | 13.9% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 7.9% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 13.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.4% | 46% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 12.2% |
| Other | 8.2% | 3.6% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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 | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 1.1% | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 10.4% | 9.0% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 69.8% | 59.9% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 75.5% | 64.3% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 13.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 10% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 64.7% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -18.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 25.9% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 2.5% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 0.9% | -12.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Ireland | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.9% | 37.2% | -24.3% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Hindu | 6.9% | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 17% | 6.5% | 10.5% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lancelot Road was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.9% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lancelot Road has the 71st lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 290th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17A Lancelot Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2024-09-05 | £278,766 |
| 17A Lancelot Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-07-03 | £261,752 |
| 19A Lancelot Road, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-03-10 | £336,000 |
| 34 Lancelot Road, Ilford, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-02-25 | £520,268 |
| 11 Lancelot Road, Ilford, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £443,080 | 2018-11-05 | £528,307 |
IG6 3BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 110 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 877 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bramston Primary School Newcastle Avenue , New North Road IG6 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,106 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 | 1,325 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,712 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 | 3,318 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 5,158 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 | 782 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 877 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hainault Supermarket | 206 New North Road | 145 yd | |
| Sweet1ne | Lake Forest House, Forest Road | 627 yd | |
| Cabana LDN | Lake Forest House, Forest Road | 627 yd | |
| Monsoon Restaurant | 55 New North Road | 636 yd | |
| Cafe Ila | 121 Fencepiece Road | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Wanderers Rugby Football | Forest Road | 627 yd | |
| Powerleague | Forest Road | 627 yd | |
| Bealonians Football Club | The Jack Carter Pavilion, Fencepiece Road | 857 yd | |
| Desi Fusion Flavours | The Pavilion, Oakfield Playing Fields, Forest Road | 867 yd | |
| Hainault Forest Community Centre | 100b Manford Way | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro’s fried Chicken | 216 New North Road | 116 yd | |
| Station Hainault Peri Peri & Pizza on Fire | 200 New North Road | 116 yd | |
| Hainault BBQ | 210 New North Road | 145 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 1 New North Road | 755 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 168 Fencepiece Road | 866 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 250-260 Fencepiece Road | 793 yd | |
| Co-op | 111-113 Fencepiece Road | 871 yd | |
| Londis Supermarket | 552-556 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 920 yd | |
| Tesco | 185 Manford Way | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford Wanderers Rfc FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Hainault Baptist Church Hall (Closed) Franklyn Gardens | 357 yd | |
| London Marathon Playing Field Redbridge FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 496 yd |
| Forest Road Playing Fields FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 625 yd |
| Powerleague (Fairlop Oaks) FOREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 697 yd |
| Synergy Fitness LAKE FOREST HOUSE LAKE FOREST HOUSE FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite | 717 yd |
| Fairlop Oak Playing Field FAIRLOP OAK PLAYING FIELD FAIRLOP OAK PLAYING FIELD FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Hainault Recreation Ground WICKETS WAY | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| St Francis Barkingside Hall FENCEPIECE ROAD | 829 yd | |
| Jack Carter Pavilion Sports Ground FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 856 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 | 156.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.