Walden Way is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG6 3BG 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 Walden Way, Ilford, IG6 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 3BQ, IG6 3BH, IG6 3BE, IG6 3BJ, IG6 3BD, IG6 3BP, IG6 2XP, IG6 3AA, IG6 3BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG6 3BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG6 3BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 44.8% | 42.5% | -2.3% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.9% | 37% | 3.1% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 46.1% | 52.3% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 35.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 9.3% | 2.0% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.1% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 19.8% | 19.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 7.3% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 13.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 39% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 7.3% | 2.3% | -5.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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 | 2.9% | 3.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 3.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 6% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 70.6% | 62.1% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 48.8% | -23.4% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| European Union | 11% | 25.1% | 14.1% | 6.1% | 19.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 9.2% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.2% | 48.9% | -23.3% | 83.2% | -34.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 20.9% | 16.4% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 17% | 14.1% | 2.9% | 14.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 7.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.1% | 6% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49.8% | 76.7% | -26.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 10.3% | 0.9% | 9.4% |
| Other EU countries | 10% | 1.5% | 8.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.6% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.3% | 37.2% | -15.9% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 10.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 9.1% | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walden Way was 145.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.2% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walden Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 133rd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Walden Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,300 | 2015-07-20 | £124,051 |
| 11 Walden Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2013-05-24 | £316,068 |
| 9 Walden Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2011-06-14 | £349,393 |
| 19 Walden Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2009-04-24 | £319,846 |
| 9 Walden Way, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2007-05-11 | £287,068 |
IG6 3BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 3BG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bramston Primary School Newcastle Avenue , New North Road IG6 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,111 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 | 1,242 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,837 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 | 2,645 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 | 3,274 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 5,082 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 | 714 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 | 959 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 2,287 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 | 228 yd | |
| Sweet1ne | Lake Forest House, Forest Road | 593 yd | |
| Cabana LDN | Lake Forest House, Forest Road | 593 yd | |
| Monsoon Restaurant | 55 New North Road | 596 yd | |
| Cafe Ila | 121 Fencepiece Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Wanderers Rugby Football | Forest Road | 593 yd | |
| Powerleague | Forest Road | 593 yd | |
| Bealonians Football Club | The Jack Carter Pavilion, Fencepiece Road | 778 yd | |
| Desi Fusion Flavours | The Pavilion, Oakfield Playing Fields, Forest Road | 784 yd | |
| The Old Maypole Public House | Old Maypole, 105-107 Fencepiece Road | 832 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Hainault Peri Peri & Pizza on Fire | 200 New North Road | 173 yd | |
| Metro’s fried Chicken | 216 New North Road | 196 yd | |
| Hainault BBQ | 210 New North Road | 228 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 1 New North Road | 711 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 168 Fencepiece Road | 806 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 250-260 Fencepiece Road | 765 yd | |
| Co-op | 111-113 Fencepiece Road | 828 yd | |
| Londis Supermarket | 552-556 Limes Avenue, Chigwell | 943 yd | |
| Tesco | 185 Manford Way | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ilford Wanderers Rfc FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 301 yd |
| Hainault Baptist Church Hall (Closed) Franklyn Gardens | 370 yd | |
| London Marathon Playing Field Redbridge FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Forest Road Playing Fields FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Powerleague (Fairlop Oaks) FOREST ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 667 yd |
| Synergy Fitness LAKE FOREST HOUSE LAKE FOREST HOUSE FOREST ROAD | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Fairlop Oak Playing Field FAIRLOP OAK PLAYING FIELD FAIRLOP OAK PLAYING FIELD FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| St Francis Barkingside Hall FENCEPIECE ROAD | 764 yd | |
| Jack Carter Pavilion Sports Ground FENCEPIECE ROAD | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Old Parkonians OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS OAKFIELD PLAYING FIELDS FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 787 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 188.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.