Greenwood Road is in Chigwell and in Redbridge district. IG7 4NG 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 Greenwood Road, Chigwell, IG7 4NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 4AT, IG7 4LU, IG7 4AS, IG7 4AU, IG7 4QZ, IG7 4AR, IG7 4QY, IG7 4NQ, IG7 4AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG7 4NG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 52.5% | 49.9% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 50.1% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 37.1% | -4.8% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 48.2% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.8% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 46.5% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 36.7% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 11.4% | -5.7% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 27.1% | 19.1% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 10.3% | -11.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.1% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.9% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 12.4% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 35.3% | 21.0% | 33.8% | 1.5% |
| Other | 10% | 5% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54% 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 | 2.3% | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 9.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 8.9% | 11.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 7.5% | 6.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 70.5% | 54% | -16.5% | 81.4% | -27.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 60.7% 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 | 76.1% | 60.7% | -15.4% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 11.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.6% | 7.7% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 6.9% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 4.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 14.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 60.8% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 25.9% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.6% | 3.7% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 1.9% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.3% | 37.2% | -18.9% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 22.3% | 6.5% | 15.8% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenwood Road was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% higher than the Hainault average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenwood Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hainault and the 301st highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Greenwood Road, Chigwell, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-07-01 | £507,696 |
| 11 Greenwood Road, Chigwell, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-05-04 | £400,436 |
| 16 Greenwood Road, Chigwell, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2017-09-20 | £409,120 |
| 2 Greenwood Road, Chigwell, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-01-22 | £473,424 |
| 4 Greenwood Road, Chigwell, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2012-07-04 | £359,858 |
IG7 4NG 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.
IG7 4NG 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4AL | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell Row Infant School Lambourne Road , IG7 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 1,263 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bramston Primary School Newcastle Avenue , New North Road IG6 3EE | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,236 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 | 852 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 3,356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,878 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 4,028 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 4,782 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 | 4,268 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 | 935 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 | 1,263 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,744 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 3,483 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Brewers | The Two Brewers PH, 57 Lambourne Road | 863 yd | |
| Breakfast Box | 11-17 Fowler Road | 918 yd | |
| Global Cafe | Fox Burrow Road | 956 yd | |
| Hainault Cafe | 217a Manford Way | 1,036 yd | |
| Bankola Bar and Restaurant | Unit 2, 12-14 Fowler Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forester Public House | 105-107 Burrow Road | 439 yd | |
| Hainault Youth Centre | 116 Huntsman Road | 747 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 368 Manford Way | 375 yd | |
| Hainault Peri Peri | 601 New North Road | 441 yd | |
| Chigwell Chinese | 84 Lambourne Road, Chigwell | 684 yd | |
| Kismat Indian Takeaway | 82 Lambourne Road, Chigwell | 684 yd | |
| Aunty Ji’s | Unit 16, 97-101 Peregrine Road | 792 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Row Recreational Ground LAMBOURNE ROAD | tennis courts | 541 yd |
| St Pauls Church Hainault Hall ST PAULS CHURCH ST PAULS CHURCH ARROWSMITH ROAD | 706 yd | |
| Forest Academy HARBOURER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.