Richmond Drive is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 8RF is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 2002-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Drive, Woodford Green, IG8 8RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 8RP, IG8 8RD, IG8 8RJ, IG8 8SA, IG8 8RQ, IG8 8RH, IG8 8RN, IG8 8QB, IG8 8GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 8RF, 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 Richmond Drive was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.4% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Drive has the 46th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 351st highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.3%.

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 Alexandra House Richmond Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2024-01-19 | £939,750 |
| Flat 3 Alexandra House Richmond Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2018-06-15 | £747,907 |
| Flat 2 Alexandra House Richmond Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £895,000 | 2017-11-23 | £974,255 |
| Flat 8 Alexandra House Richmond Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £760,000 | 2017-05-31 | £847,434 |
| Flat 5 Alexandra House Richmond Drive, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2017-03-01 | £881,435 |
IG8 8RF 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 8RF 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 | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 979 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clore Tikva School 115 Fullwell Avenue , Barkingside IG6 2JN | 2out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 1,213 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 1,863 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,420 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 5,373 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 | 799 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 2,341 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 | 2,386 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 349 yd | |
| Cafe Ila | 121 Fencepiece Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown & Crooked Billet P H | 13 Cross Road | 876 yd | |
| The Old Maypole Public House | Old Maypole, 105-107 Fencepiece Road | 1,091 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Land Patisserie | 115 Fencepiece Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 111-113 Fencepiece Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Active Club (Repton Park) CLARENCE GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 315 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 | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.