Gaynes Hill Road is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 8HU 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 Gaynes Hill Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 8EP, IG8 8AA, IG8 8AD, IG8 8EH, IG8 8HX, IG8 8BF, IG8 8BU, IG8 8JX, IG8 8EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 8HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 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 | 33.7% | 39.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.7% | 45.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.1% | -4.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (90.5%) 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 | 44% | 52.4% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 38.1% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 25.1% | 17% | -8.1% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 10.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 15.2% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 5.7% | -1.4% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 13.6% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 35.6% | 19.1% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.2% 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% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 82.2% | 69.2% | -13.0% | 81.4% | -12.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 74.5% 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 | 85.4% | 74.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 9.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.5% | 75.7% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 18.5% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 0.6% | -13.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Jewish | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.8% | 6.5% | 2.3% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gaynes Hill Road was 40.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gaynes Hill Road has the 56th lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 225th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% 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 Gaynes Hill Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2022-06-01 | £623,030 |
| 41 Gaynes Hill Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2021-05-28 | £547,051 |
| 29 Gaynes Hill Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2019-11-29 | £720,967 |
| 33 Gaynes Hill Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2018-12-19 | £597,955 |
| 39 Gaynes Hill Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £610,000 | 2018-05-04 | £757,343 |
IG8 8HU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 26 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 5,411 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 | 453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 1,968 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 2,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 4,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,905 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,320 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 | 5,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 2,096 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Cha | 610 Chigwell Road | 80 yd | |
| TZ Peri-Peri | 644 Chigwell Road | 173 yd | |
| Pepe Piri Piri | 638 Chigwell Road | 173 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 688-690 Chigwell Road | 284 yd | |
| Eatalian Takeaway | 536 Chigwell Road | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Social Club | Uplands Social Club, 2 Green Walk | 163 yd | |
| The Three Jolly Wheelers | 735 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green | 750 yd | |
| The Crown & Crooked Billet P H | 13 Cross Road | 815 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 981 yd | |
| Wanstead Rugby Club | Wanstead Rugby Club, Roding Lane North | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kome | 606 Chigwell Road | 81 yd | |
| Ocean Delight | 620 Chigwell Road | 81 yd | |
| Chiqwell BBQ | 526 Chigwell Road | 318 yd | |
| Gandhi Express | 710 Chigwell Road | 392 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 686 Chigwell Road | 244 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Playing Fields CHIGWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 170 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 523 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| South Woodford Cricket And Sports Ground Highfield Road | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports Ground WENSLEYDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.