Hillington Gardens is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 8QT is located in the Fullwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillington Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 8QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 8QS, IG8 8LJ, IG8 8QP, IG8 8LH, IG8 8QW, IG8 8LW, IG5 0PT, IG8 8LS, IG8 8QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG8 8QT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 49.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG8 8QT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.7% | 28.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 58.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 14.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 5% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 5% | -1.3% | 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 (86.9%) 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 | 49.1% | 51.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 35.2% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 9.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 46.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 17.6% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 6.5% | -4.8% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 10.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.8% | 46.9% | 14.1% | 33.8% | 13.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 3.2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 13.8% | 16.8% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 13.7% |
| Pakistani | 10.1% | 11.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4.7% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 48.9% | 39% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 63.6% 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 | 74.6% | 63.6% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 9% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.1% | 16.4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 63.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -19.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 26.3% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 16.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21% | 2.8% | -18.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Ireland | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.2% | 37.2% | -28.0% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 1.7% | 8.2% |
| Jewish | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Muslim | 24.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Sikh | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillington Gardens was 93.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillington Gardens has the 32nd highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 251st highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Hillington Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-01-26 | £277,830 |
| 4 Hillington Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £784,000 | 2022-07-27 | £832,545 |
| 16 Hillington Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-12-17 | £786,946 |
| 6 Hillington Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £705,000 | 2021-09-30 | £791,107 |
| 52 Hillington Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2021-06-25 | £823,969 |
IG8 8QT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8QT 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,937 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 | 4,984 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nightingale Primary School Ashbourne Avenue , South Woodford E18 1PL | 4out of 4 | 1,407 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,178 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Wanstead High School Redbridge Lane West , Wanstead E11 2JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,348 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 | 4,272 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,299 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,523 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 | 4,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 5,263 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 419 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 612 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Business Innovation Hub Woodford Bridge Road , Clayhall IG4 5LP | 2out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beehive Preparatory School 233 Beehive Lane , Redbridge IG4 5ED | - not rated | 1,825 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 at No 4 | 4 Claybury Broadway | 439 yd | |
| Archies | 3 Claybury Broadway | 439 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 9, Woodford Trading Estate, Southend Road | 519 yd | |
| Anglers Rest | Cafe, 1 Salix Lane | 697 yd | |
| Nina's Cafe | 16b Raven Road | 921 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toby Carvery | Southend Road | 251 yd | |
| Wanstead Rugby Club | Wanstead Rugby Club, Roding Lane North | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clayhall Fish Bar | 13 Claybury Broadway | 439 yd | |
| Jilani Grill & Curry | 12 Claybury Broadway | 439 yd | |
| Jilani Chicken & Chips | 8 Claybury Broadway | 447 yd | |
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 889 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 347 Chigwell Road | 889 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Southend Road | 605 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Caterham High School Sports Ground WENSLEYDALE AVENUE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| South Woodford Cricket And Sports Ground Highfield Road | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Redbridge Jewish Community Centre SINCLAIR HOUSE SINCLAIR HOUSE WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 935 yd |
| Beal High School UPPER SCHOOL UPPER SCHOOL WOODFORD BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 994 yd |
| Caterham High School Sports College CATERHAM AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,033 yd |
| Redbridge Recreation Ground REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND REDBRIDGE RECREATION GROUND KESWICK GARDENS | grass pitches | 1,049 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 389.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.