Madeira Grove is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7QH 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 Madeira Grove, Woodford Green, IG8 7QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7FA, IG8 7HS, IG8 0JA, IG8 7QQ, IG8 7HU, IG8 7QJ, IG8 7QG, IG8 7QF, IG8 7HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 7QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 51.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG8 7QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.8% | 42.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 43.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (87.6%) 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 | 50% | 46.5% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 41.1% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 7.5% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 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 51.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.9% | 13.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 7.7% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 12.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.3% | 51.7% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 17.9% |
| Other | 13% | 5.3% | -7.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.8% 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 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Other Asian | 7.1% | 7.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 67% | 58.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | -22.6% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 61.1% 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 | 68.5% | 61.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| European Union | 12.5% | 14.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 15.9% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 61.3% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 28.2% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 2.8% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.5% | 1.4% | -14.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 4% | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Madeira Grove was 159.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.4% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Madeira Grove has the 14th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 118th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A Madeira Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-21 | £202,410 |
| 19 Madeira Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2021-11-30 | £735,000 |
| 11 Madeira Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-02-26 | £774,884 |
| Garage 4 Madeira Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2019-09-11 | £17,027 |
| 3 Madeira Grove, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-06-28 | £388,634 |
IG8 7QH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 7QH 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 | 114 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,734 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 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,592 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,031 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 4,024 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,931 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 | 712 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 914 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,545 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Royale BBQ | 78 Snakes Lane East | 123 yd | |
| Mr Bistro | 5 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 138 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 159 yd | |
| Temple Indian Fusion | The Old Parcels Office, Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 159 yd | |
| Cafe23@lizziefiori | 23 The Broadway | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 113 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 236 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 242 yd | |
| Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club | Monkhams Lane | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza Woodford Green | 1 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 138 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 2 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 138 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 3 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 138 yd | |
| Chariots Fish & Kebab | 4 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 139 yd | |
| The Beigel Barista | 2 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 170 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 190 yd | |
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 344 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 728 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 814 yd | |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| The Woodford Wells Club MONKHAMS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 939 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 985 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 160.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.