Fairview Gardens is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7DJ 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 Fairview Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 7DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7DL, E18 1DY, IG8 7DN, IG8 7DR, E18 1DX, IG8 7DP, IG8 7DG, IG8 7DS, IG8 7DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG8 7DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 51.8% | 50% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 7DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% 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 | 31.5% | 29.8% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.2% | 58.9% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 57.2% | 58.5% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 32.3% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 7DJ this area, 7.8% 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 58.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 7.8% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 7.8% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 8.9% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.4% | 58.9% | 12.5% | 33.8% | 25.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.8% 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 | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 4.2% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| White | 78% | 65.8% | -12.2% | 81.4% | -15.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 78.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 78.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.8% | 6.7% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 78.5% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 16.8% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 0.6% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 76.7% | 10.2% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.2% | 6.5% | 2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairview Gardens was 52.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Fairview Gardens has the 70th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Fairview Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £685,000 | 2024-10-08 | £715,474 |
| 32 Fairview Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2024-05-20 | £672,222 |
| 21 Fairview Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2023-04-20 | £802,932 |
| 20 Fairview Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-08-05 | £685,035 |
| 5 Fairview Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £545,000 | 2020-07-27 | £699,050 |
IG8 7DJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% 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.
IG8 7DJ 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 | 120 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,973 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,685 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 5,135 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 5,447 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 | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | - not rated | 899 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 | 4out of 4 | 145 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,394 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,530 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,936 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 | 5,197 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,390 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School 12 Churchfields , E18 2QZ | - not rated | 410 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Winston House Preparatory School 140 High Road , South Woodford E18 2QS | - not rated | 867 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finnish Primary School London 8 Northview Drive , IG8 8QJ | - not rated | 1,203 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,237 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 | 644 yd | |
| Elmo’s | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 843 yd | |
| Jam Shack | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 843 yd | |
| Lotus Bistro | Unit 10, The Galleria, George Lane | 876 yd | |
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe | 117 Snakes Lane West | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 275 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 945 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 945 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 987 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 746 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 347 Chigwell Road | 746 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken & Pizza | 1 Mulberry Way | 861 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 20-21 Electric Parade, George Lane | 872 yd | |
| Family Kebab Fish Bar | 133 High Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 886 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 942 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 945 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 945 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 150 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 451 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 941 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.