Mill Lane is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 0AG is located in the Churchfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mill Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7BF, IG8 7BH, IG8 7BQ, IG8 7BG, IG8 7JT, IG8 7AX, IG8 7BE, IG8 7AY, IG8 7JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 0AG is primarily male, with 56.5% of the population 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 | 39.9% | 43.5% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -7.5% |
| Male | 60.1% | 56.5% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 7.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 34.5% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 32.4% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -11.8% |
| Separated | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Divorced | 26.6% | 20.3% | -6.3% | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.2% | 38.7% | 4.5% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 31% | 24.5% | -6.5% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 19.6% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 15.8% | 14.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 10.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 29.5% | 19.7% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 6.8% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 8.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 13.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 33.3% | 15.3% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 14.4% | 10.9% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 8.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.7% 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% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 10.1% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 17.7% | 12.6% | -5.1% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| White | 57.6% | 49.7% | -7.9% | 81.4% | -31.7% |
| Arab | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 5.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 45.1% 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 | 52.5% | 45.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 13% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 24.1% | 16% | -8.1% | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 16.7% | 11.6% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 46.3% 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 | 50% | 45.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -38.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 46.3% | 42.5% | 9.8% | 36.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 3.1% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 31% | 1.9% | -29.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 6.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Jewish | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.6% | 6.0% | 4.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bridge average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2017-11-24 | £10,886 |
| 156 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2017-11-24 | £10,886 |
| Flat 2 29A Mill Lane, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2002-07-30 | £451,343 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,415 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 777 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,131 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,382 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,466 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,676 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 1,731 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatalian Takeaway | 536 Chigwell Road | 684 yd | |
| Temple Indian Fusion | The Old Parcels Office, Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 748 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 748 yd | |
| Ray Park Cafe | James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East | 758 yd | |
| Mr Bistro | 5 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 741 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 753 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 870 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 338 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 347 Chigwell Road | 338 yd | |
| Chiqwell BBQ | 526 Chigwell Road | 684 yd | |
| Molos Coffee | 5a Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 721 yd | |
| Uptown Jamaican Take Away | 130a Snakes Lane East | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 818 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 845 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 432 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 887 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 909 yd |
| South Woodford Cricket And Sports Ground Highfield Road | grass pitches | 979 yd |
| Ashton Playing Fields CHIGWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,009 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.