Ash Way is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 8FL is located in the Fullwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 2015-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ash Way, Woodford Green, IG8 8FL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 8QD, IG8 8QE, IG8 8QQ, IG8 8QL, IG8 8QF, IG8 8QJ, IG8 8LX, IG8 8QN, IG8 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 8FL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 31.4% | 39.7% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.5% | 49.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | 5.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0.7% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 50.3% | 54.1% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 9.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 50.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.9% | 10.8% | -7.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.1% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 38% | 50.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 17.0% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.7% 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 | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 13.3% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 10.2% |
| Pakistani | 5.4% | 10.8% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 6.9% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
| Black African | 6.4% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 0.5% | -4.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| White | 58.4% | 39.7% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -41.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 60.8% 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 | 75% | 60.8% | -14.2% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 12.8% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 12.8% | 3.0% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.6% | 60.8% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 25.4% | 23.7% | 9.8% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 9.2% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.1% | 2.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 2.1% | -16.8% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Jewish | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 22.3% | 6.5% | 15.8% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ash Way was 115.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.8% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ash Way has the 21st highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 186th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ash Way, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £131,250 | 2025-06-16 | £136,904 |
| 9 Ash Way, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2024-08-23 | £231,136 |
| 5 Ash Way, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2020-02-07 | £139,823 |
| 6 Ash Way, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2019-08-29 | £176,625 |
| 8 Ash Way, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2018-12-19 | £134,393 |
IG8 8FL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG8 8FL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 4,380 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,705 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , South Woodford E18 1JX | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | - not rated | 665 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 864 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 3out of 4 | 1,163 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 1,146 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 4out of 4 | 1,160 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,181 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 | 3,971 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,999 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,893 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 5,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 5,393 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finnish Primary School London 8 Northview Drive , IG8 8QJ | - not rated | 131 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilyvale C/O TulipCare , 19-20 Bourne Court IG8 8HD | - not rated | 319 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stradbroke 133 Stradbroke Grove , Ilford IG5 0DL | - not rated | 320 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hatton Special School Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | - not rated | 588 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,146 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Unit 9, Woodford Trading Estate, Southend Road | 245 yd | |
| Nina's Cafe | 16b Raven Road | 528 yd | |
| Cafe at No 4 | 4 Claybury Broadway | 684 yd | |
| Archies | 3 Claybury Broadway | 684 yd | |
| Anglers Rest | Cafe, 1 Salix Lane | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Southend Road | 436 yd | |
| Wanstead Rugby Club | Wanstead Rugby Club, Roding Lane North | 836 yd | |
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 984 yd | |
| The Railway Bell Public House | 87 George Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayhall Fish Bar | 13 Claybury Broadway | 684 yd | |
| Jilani Grill & Curry | 12 Claybury Broadway | 684 yd | |
| Jilani Chicken & Chips | 8 Claybury Broadway | 693 yd | |
| Chickaros Chicken & Grill | 49 Chigwell Road | 724 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Southend Road | 216 yd | |
| Co-op | Co-Operative Food, 55-57 George Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 985 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports Ground WENSLEYDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Hall HERMON HILL | 1,035 yd | |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,050 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.