Orchard Lane is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 0LR is located in the Monkhams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 0LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 0NP, IG8 0JH, IG8 0LP, IG8 0LW, IG8 0LS, IG9 5AH, IG8 0NW, IG8 0JJ, IG8 0NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG8 0LR has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48% | 49% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52% | 51% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG8 0LR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.5% | 22.9% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 68.6% | 5.2% | 44.2% | 24.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -7.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (89.8%) 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 | 67.7% | 59.5% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 11.1% |
| Good health | 24.5% | 30.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around IG8 0LR this area, 9.3% 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 51.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.4% | 9.3% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 4.3% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.7% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.2% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47% | 51.4% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 17.6% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.4% 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 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 13.9% | 22.5% | 8.6% | 3.1% | 19.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 72.8% | 59.4% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -22.0% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 73.5% 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 | 84% | 73.5% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 7.8% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 4.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 11.3% | 0.9% | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.7% | 73.8% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.4% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 12.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 2% | -12.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14% | 37.2% | -23.2% |
| Christian | 46.4% | 46.2% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 6.1% | 0.5% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 11.4% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| Sikh | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Lane was 39.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.0% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Orchard Lane has the 24th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 210th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dryburn Orchard Lane, Woodford Green, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2005-09-19 | £1,555,138 |
IG8 0LR area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
IG8 0LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill High Road , IG9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,698 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 722 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frothy Coffee | Loughton Underground Station, Station Approach | 507 yd | |
| Lilys Place | 510 High Road | 881 yd | |
| The Atrium | All Saints Church, Inmans Row | 885 yd | |
| Nannie Annie's Daycare | 508 High Road | 894 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | High Road, Buckhurst Hill | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley Hall | Station Way, Buckhurst Hill | 577 yd | |
| Bancroft Rugby Football Club | Bancroft Rugby Football Club, Buckhurst Way | 653 yd | |
| Monkhams Inn | Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill | 686 yd | |
| Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club | Monkhams Lane | 730 yd | |
| Loughton Rugby Football Club | Sports Ground And Pavilion, Hornbeam Road | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Fiesta | 42 Station Way, Buckhurst Hill | 541 yd | |
| Slice of Ltd | 153A Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill | 1,024 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza Woodford Green | 1 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 1,082 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 2 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 1,082 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 3 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodford Wells Club MONKHAMS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 730 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Bancroft Rfc BUCKHURST WAY | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Bancroft'S School 611-627 611-627 HIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 860 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Lower Site) SYDNEY ROAD | 1,064 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.