Newton Road is in Chigwell and in Redbridge district. IG7 4AH is located in the Hainault electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newton Road, Chigwell, IG7 4AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG6 3TE, IG7 4AQ, IG6 3TB, IG7 4AG, IG7 4AF, IG7 4AJ, IG6 3TA, IG6 3TQ, IG7 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG7 4AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 36% | 34.5% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 49.4% | 5.7% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.3% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40.9% | 46.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 34.4% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 33.7% | 23.5% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 11.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 12.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 28.7% | 12.2% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 7.7% | 7.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.9% 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 | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 10.1% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 3.1% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 5.8% | 4.7% | -1.1% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 77.6% | 61.9% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -19.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 63.1% 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 | 83% | 63.1% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -20.1% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 14.7% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 12.4% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 63.3% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 26.4% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 2.1% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.6% | 76.7% | -13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.2% | 37.2% | -17.0% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 23.1% | 6.5% | 16.6% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newton Road was 139.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% higher than the Hainault average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newton Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hainault and the 145th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Newton Road, Chigwell, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-12-16 | £266,853 |
| 16 Newton Road, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-05-12 | £427,384 |
| 5 Newton Road, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2021-03-19 | £528,783 |
| 30 Newton Road, Chigwell, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2018-12-14 | £477,836 |
| 32 Newton Road, Chigwell, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2017-03-15 | £473,029 |
IG7 4AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG7 4AH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4AL | 3out of 4 | 76 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bramston Primary School Newcastle Avenue , New North Road IG6 3EE | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell Row Infant School Lambourne Road , IG7 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,035 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 3,652 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,809 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 4,361 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 | 3,780 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 959 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 | 1,002 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 2,553 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 3,067 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Box | 11-17 Fowler Road | 559 yd | |
| Hainault Park Cafe | Unit 2, 11-13 Roebuck Road | 634 yd | |
| Bankola Bar and Restaurant | Unit 2, 12-14 Fowler Road | 657 yd | |
| Hainault Cafe | 217a Manford Way | 667 yd | |
| lm cafe | The Acorn Centre, Roebuck Road | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forester Public House | 105-107 Burrow Road | 280 yd | |
| Hainault Youth Centre | 116 Huntsman Road | 316 yd | |
| Hainault Bowls Club | Hainault Recreation Ground, Forest Road | 880 yd | |
| Hainault Forest Community Centre | 100b Manford Way | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 368 Manford Way | 128 yd | |
| Hainault Peri Peri | 601 New North Road | 430 yd | |
| Aunty Ji’s | Unit 16, 97-101 Peregrine Road | 633 yd | |
| Aunty Ji's | Unit 16, 97-101 Peregrine Road | 633 yd | |
| Reesa Ldn | Unit 16, 97-101 Peregrine Road | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 185 Manford Way | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy HARBOURER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 293 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hainault Hall ST PAULS CHURCH ST PAULS CHURCH ARROWSMITH ROAD | 366 yd | |
| Elmbridge The Venue (Closed) Forest Road | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Hainault Forest Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE 100B COMMUNITY CENTRE 100B MANFORD WAY | 904 yd | |
| Chigwell Row Recreational Ground LAMBOURNE ROAD | tennis courts | 921 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 | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.4% |
| 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 98 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.