Baywood Square is in Chigwell and in Redbridge district. IG7 4AX 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 Baywood Square, Chigwell, IG7 4AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 4AY, IG7 4AZ, IG7 4BA, IG7 4QU, IG7 4QY, IG7 4QT, IG7 4AW, IG7 4AR, IG6 3FD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG7 4AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.2% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.6% | 41.7% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 43.8% | -4.2% | 44.2% | -0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 2.8% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 49% | 51.5% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 32.8% | 8.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 10.8% | -5.6% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 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 | 34.7% | 19.7% | -15.0% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 10.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.4% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 36.2% | 18.0% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 4.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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 | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 4% | 8.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 12.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 68.1% | 57.3% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 75.2% | 60.6% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 7.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 0.8% | 7.1% |
| Africa | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 9.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| 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 | 72.8% | 61.2% | -11.6% | 83.2% | -22.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 28.4% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 5.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 4.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 1% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.8% | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.2% | 37.2% | -16.0% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 22.2% | 6.5% | 15.7% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baywood Square was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.9% higher than the Hainault average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baywood Square has the 15th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hainault and the 275th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Baywood Square, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2022-04-14 | £441,643 |
| 3 Baywood Square, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2021-02-18 | £386,347 |
| 2 Baywood Square, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2019-06-25 | £404,305 |
| 36 Baywood Square, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2019-06-14 | £461,346 |
| 4 Baywood Square, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-10-11 | £432,336 |
IG7 4AX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4AL | 3out of 4 | 286 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell Row Infant School Lambourne Road , IG7 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bramston Primary School Newcastle Avenue , New North Road IG6 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,285 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 | 645 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 3,979 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,995 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 4,695 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 | 4,056 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 | 1,066 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 | 1,271 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,955 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 3,403 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 | 675 yd | |
| Global Cafe | Fox Burrow Road | 746 yd | |
| Bankola Bar and Restaurant | Unit 2, 12-14 Fowler Road | 795 yd | |
| Hainault Park Cafe | Unit 2, 11-13 Roebuck Road | 844 yd | |
| lm cafe | The Acorn Centre, Roebuck Road | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forester Public House | 105-107 Burrow Road | 435 yd | |
| Hainault Youth Centre | 116 Huntsman Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hainault Peri Peri | 601 New North Road | 216 yd | |
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 368 Manford Way | 264 yd | |
| Aunty Ji’s | Unit 16, 97-101 Peregrine Road | 558 yd | |
| Aunty Ji's | Unit 16, 97-101 Peregrine Road | 558 yd | |
| Reesa Ldn | Unit 16, 97-101 Peregrine Road | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 185 Manford Way | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy HARBOURER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hainault Hall ST PAULS CHURCH ST PAULS CHURCH ARROWSMITH ROAD | 654 yd | |
| Chigwell Row Recreational Ground LAMBOURNE ROAD | tennis courts | 780 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.