St Barnabas Road is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7DW 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 7DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7DP, IG8 7DN, E18 1DB, IG8 7DL, E18 1DT, E18 1RE, E18 1DN, E18 1DR, E18 1DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 7DW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 53.8% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 49.1% | 46.2% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 | 36.4% | 41% | 4.6% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 47% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 60.7% | 61.5% | 0.8% | 48.4% | 13.1% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 27.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 7DW this area, 9.1% 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 52.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 3% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 13.7% | -6.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.6% | 52.5% | 14.9% | 33.8% | 18.7% |
| Other | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59% 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% | 6% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 6.9% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 4.1% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 71.3% | 59% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -22.4% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 72% 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 | 80.8% | 72% | -8.8% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 10.3% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.2% | 72% | -8.2% | 83.2% | -11.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 15.5% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 1.8% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.5% | 37.2% | -10.7% |
| Christian | 46.1% | 46.2% | -0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 10.2% | 6.5% | 3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Barnabas Road was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.2% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
St Barnabas Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 28th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 St. James Terrace, 275 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2022-12-07 | £571,828 |
| 4 St. James Terrace, 275 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £547,000 | 2022-05-20 | £628,468 |
| 4 St. James Terrace, 275 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2022-01-28 | £483,667 |
| 3 St. James Terrace, 275 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-09-23 | £675,734 |
| 1 St. James Terrace, 275 St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £552,000 | 2021-05-21 | £660,931 |
IG8 7DW area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 7DW 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 | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 3,942 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,852 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,978 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 4out of 4 | 5,410 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 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 606 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | - not rated | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , South Woodford E18 1JX | - not rated | 756 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 | 4out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,562 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 2,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 2,224 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 | 3,396 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,564 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,842 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 | 5,100 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,225 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,368 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 441 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Winston House Preparatory School 140 High Road , South Woodford E18 2QS | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Finnish Primary School London 8 Northview Drive , IG8 8QJ | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke 133 Stradbroke Grove , Ilford IG5 0DL | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | 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 | 451 yd | |
| Lotus Bistro | Unit 10, The Galleria, George Lane | 798 yd | |
| Mooboo South Woodford | 147 George Lane | 812 yd | |
| Elmo’s | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 830 yd | |
| Jam Shack | Elmos, Elmhurst, 98-106 High Road | 830 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 164 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 854 yd | |
| Slug and Lettuce Public House | 184 George Lane | 854 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 878 yd | |
| The George Public House | 70-74 High Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky Chicken & Pizza | 1 Mulberry Way | 707 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 721 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 347 Chigwell Road | 721 yd | |
| Gail's Bakery | 20-21 Electric Parade, George Lane | 806 yd | |
| Zest Salad Bar | 107b George Lane | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 854 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 854 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 878 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 899 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Southend Road | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 327 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 329 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 395 yd |
| Curves For Women (South Woodford) (Closed) GEORGE LANE | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 898 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 | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 46.2% |
| 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.