Regents Drive is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 8RD is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Regents Drive, Woodford Green, IG8 8RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 8RF, IG8 8SA, IG8 8RP, IG8 8RH, IG8 8RJ, IG8 8RG, IG8 8RQ, IG8 8QB, IG8 8GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 8RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 54.1% | 6.1% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 52% | 45.9% | -6.1% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 29.4% | 34.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 47.9% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 10.8% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 58.5% | 54.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 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 45%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 13.2% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 6.6% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.3% | 14.9% | -10.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.1% | 45% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 11.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 10.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 7.9% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 7.3% | 6.0% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 69.3% | 57% | -12.3% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 79.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 79.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.4% | 79.4% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 16.3% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.3% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.5% | 13.5% | -5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Hindu | 5.2% | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 9.8% | 0.5% | 9.3% |
| Muslim | 16.1% | 6.5% | 9.6% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Regents Drive was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Regents Drive has the 31st lowest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 117th lowest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Arlington House Regents Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2021-05-28 | £586,936 |
| Flat 5 Arlington House Regents Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £529,999 | 2014-11-06 | £765,638 |
| Flat 3 Arlington House Regents Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2012-07-17 | £725,460 |
| Flat 2 Arlington House Regents Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2010-01-29 | £993,092 |
| Flat 1 Arlington House Regents Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2007-10-05 | £690,556 |
IG8 8RD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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.
IG8 8RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | - not rated | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Infant School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | - not rated | 956 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,252 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | - not rated | 1,323 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 3out of 4 | 1,393 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 2out of 4 | 1,746 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,646 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 | 4,292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 4,468 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 5,262 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 911 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 2out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Anderson School Luxborough Lane , Chigewll IG7 5AB | - not rated | 1,965 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luxborough Court School Luxborough Lane , Chigwell IG7 5AA | - not rated | 2,004 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington at Virgin Active Repton Park | Repton Park, The Boulevard | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown & Crooked Billet P H | 13 Cross Road | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Repton Park) CLARENCE GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 320 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.