St Barnabas Road is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7DG is located in the Churchfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7DU, IG8 7DR, IG8 7AQ, IG8 7AG, IG8 7AE, IG8 7DJ, IG8 7AF, IG8 7EH, IG8 7DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 7DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 35.4% | 35.6% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 48.3% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.7% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 46.7% | 47.9% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 38% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 10.4% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
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 50.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.6% | 16.7% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 8.4% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 10.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 42% | 50.2% | 8.2% | 33.8% | 16.4% |
| Other | 8.6% | 4.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.6% 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 | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 6.3% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 61.9% | 59.6% | -2.3% | 81.4% | -21.8% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4% | 5.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 66.6% 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 | 72.5% | 66.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 13.2% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 2.5% | -4.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.9% | 12% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 1.5% | -4.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.5% | 66.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 21.5% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 11.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 1.8% | -17.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23% | 37.2% | -14.2% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 18.7% | 6.5% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Barnabas Road was 59.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Barnabas Road has the 58th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 350th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 217 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2024-05-03 | £748,070 |
| 209 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-11-20 | £547,919 |
| 191 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2023-09-22 | £649,518 |
| 171 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-08-11 | £210,645 |
| 199 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £720,000 | 2023-07-18 | £793,233 |
IG8 7DG 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.
IG8 7DG 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Education | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,058 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,320 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 711 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,098 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 86 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,266 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,391 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 | 3,448 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,553 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,337 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,038 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,198 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,394 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,682 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina's Cafe | 16b Raven Road | 746 yd | |
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe | 117 Snakes Lane West | 757 yd | |
| The Sushi Co | 2 The Broadway | 802 yd | |
| Temple Indian Fusion | The Old Parcels Office, Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 829 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 829 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 445 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 850 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 909 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 646 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 347 Chigwell Road | 646 yd | |
| Molos Coffee | 5a Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 792 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 805 yd | |
| Mystic Grillers | 4 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 757 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 849 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 62 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 623 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 703 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 891 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 | 79.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 137.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.