Broadmead Road is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7EQ is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7EH, IG8 7DE, IG8 7EN, IG8 7DD, IG8 7AF, IG8 7AG, IG8 7EW, IG8 7BT, IG8 7DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 7EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.2% | 50.8% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.8% | 49.2% | 3.4% | 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 | 29.1% | 38.9% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 44.3% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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%) 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 | 45.5% | 56.4% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 33.6% | -5.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 6.4% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -6.3% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 15.7% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 6.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 10.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 2.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 12% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.4% | 47.9% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 12.8% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 4.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 9.1% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 8.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 65.9% | 49% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -32.4% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 63% 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 | 77.3% | 63% | -14.3% | 83.2% | -20.2% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 15.8% | 13.5% | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 3.7% | -3.1% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 11.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 62.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 23.2% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 13.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 6.7% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 5% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.6% | 2.3% | -16.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.1% | 76.7% | -0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Jewish | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 13.9% | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broadmead Road was 68.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Broadmead Road has the 49th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 360th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 116.1%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2020-07-22 | £735,617 |
| 89 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £587,000 | 2020-03-17 | £710,215 |
| 87 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2018-12-11 | £598,715 |
| 85 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £530,000 | 2018-04-20 | £661,533 |
| 73 Broadmead Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,073 | 2015-02-20 | £376,938 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 21 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,299 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 | 847 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,380 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 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,666 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,741 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,347 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 | 942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,671 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,697 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe | 117 Snakes Lane West | 568 yd | |
| Temple Indian Fusion | The Old Parcels Office, Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 571 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 572 yd | |
| The Sushi Co | 2 The Broadway | 596 yd | |
| Cafe Royale BBQ | 78 Snakes Lane East | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 636 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 638 yd | |
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 720 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molos Coffee | 5a Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 537 yd | |
| Mystic Grillers | 4 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 557 yd | |
| The Beigel Barista | 2 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 557 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 561 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 568 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 308 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 899 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 927 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 1,022 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 334.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.