Theydon Grove is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7HH 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 Theydon Grove, Woodford Green, IG8 7HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7DA, IG8 7BY, IG8 7HG, IG8 7HQ, IG8 7EZ, IG8 7EP, IG8 7HA, IG8 7EW, IG8 7QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 7HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.5% | 37.5% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 47.4% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 8.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 47.5% | 53.6% | 6.1% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.8% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 18.7% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 8.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.7% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.8% | 40.6% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 8.3% | 3.9% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.1% 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 | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 3.1% | 3.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 70.8% | 64.1% | -6.7% | 81.4% | -17.3% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 5.9% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 61.6% 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 | 76.7% | 61.6% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 17.7% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 4.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 9.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.5% | 61.9% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 25% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.2% | 2.5% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 4.7% | -10.0% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 14.4% | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Theydon Grove was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Theydon Grove has the 55th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 348th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Theydon Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2022-07-27 | £693,731 |
| 35 Theydon Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2022-06-17 | £767,398 |
| 35 Theydon Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2018-07-30 | £771,429 |
| 37 Theydon Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2017-02-13 | £650,683 |
| 43 Theydon Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2015-10-23 | £695,563 |
IG8 7HH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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 7HH 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 | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 4,451 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,581 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 | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Junior School Snakes Lane , IG8 7JQ | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Infants' School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | - not rated | 609 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | - not rated | 1,298 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 | 641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,340 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 3out of 4 | 1,723 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 3,921 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,961 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,669 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 | 896 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| B A D Junior Conductive Education C/O Claybury Hospital , Manor Road IG8 8DB | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School 12 Churchfields , E18 2QZ | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Avon House Preparatory School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston House Preparatory School 140 High Road , South Woodford E18 2QS | - not rated | 1,494 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Indian Fusion | The Old Parcels Office, Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 207 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 207 yd | |
| Cafe Royale BBQ | 78 Snakes Lane East | 242 yd | |
| Mr Bistro | 5 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 272 yd | |
| Shish | 23a The Broadway | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 308 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 320 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 434 yd | |
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molos Coffee | 5a Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 172 yd | |
| Mystic Grillers | 4 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 192 yd | |
| The Beigel Barista | 2 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 192 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 203 yd | |
| Chariots Fish & Kebab | 4 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 289 yd | |
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 305 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 592 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 637 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 741 yd |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 858 yd | |
| Ashton Playing Fields CHIGWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,048 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.