Thistle Close is in Chigwell and in Redbridge district. IG7 4FG is located in the Hainault electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 2018-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thistle Close, Chigwell, IG7 4FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 4FL, IG7 4GR, IG7 4FN, IG7 4FE, IG7 4FF, IG7 4FH, IG7 4FU, IG7 4QP, IG7 4FW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG7 4FG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 52.9% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 47.1% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 IG7 4FG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.9% 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 | 37.1% | 54.9% | 17.8% | 37.9% | 17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 37.3% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -6.9% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 6.5% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 0.7% | -8.5% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (93.8%) 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 | 44.4% | 58.6% | 14.2% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 35.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 3.8% | -10.8% | 12.7% | -8.9% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 0.5% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
In the area around IG7 4FG this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 63.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 7.1% | -20.8% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 4.5% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 15.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.1% | 63.6% | 39.5% | 33.8% | 29.8% |
| Other | 8.2% | 0% | -8.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 41.5% 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% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 0.9% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 13.8% | 11.2% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 12.9% | 9.2% | 1.0% | 11.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 72.3% | 41.5% | -30.8% | 81.4% | -39.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 85.1% | 72% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 9% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 10.9% | 7.8% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.3% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 72.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.3% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 0.5% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Jewish | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thistle Close was 123.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% higher than the Hainault average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thistle Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hainault and the 171st highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Thistle House, 1 Thistle Close, Chigwell, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2023-05-26 | £276,995 |
| 5 Thistle House, 1 Thistle Close, Chigwell, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-10-28 | £322,066 |
| 15 Thistle Close, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2021-09-20 | £392,984 |
| 6 Thistle Close, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £218,250 | 2019-12-19 | £264,686 |
| 1 Thistle House, 1 Thistle Close, Chigwell, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £57,540 | 2019-09-11 | £64,020 |
IG7 4FG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
IG7 4FG 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 | 107 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood Thistledene Avenue , Collier Row RM5 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell Row Infant School Lambourne Road , IG7 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 2,097 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clockhouse Primary School Clockhouse Lane , Collier Row RM5 3QR | 3out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Lowshoe Lane , Collier Row RM5 2AP | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 1,655 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bower Park Academy Havering Road , RM1 4YY | 3out of 4 | 3,349 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 4,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshalls Park Academy Pettits Lane , RM1 4EH | 2out of 4 | 4,170 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,635 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 2,750 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Immanuel School Havering Grange , Havering Road RM1 4HR | - not rated | 3,067 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 3,204 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 3,654 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tad in the Hole Diner | Hainault Forest Golf Club, Romford Road | 456 yd | |
| Global Cafe | Fox Burrow Road | 1,012 yd | |
| 1856 Cafe and Barn | Cafe, Hainault Forest Country Park, Fox Burrow Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hainault Forest Golf Club (Private) | Hainault Forest Golf Course, Romford Road | 436 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hainault Golf Club ROMFORD ROAD | golf | 441 yd |
| Redbridge Cycling Centre FOREST ROAD | cycling | 821 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 305 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 43.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.