The Roses is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 9BN is located in the Churchfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Roses, Woodford Green, IG8 9BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 9HJ, IG8 9HQ, IG8 9DZ, IG8 9BW, IG8 9DR, IG8 9GG, IG8 9EA, IG8 9HF, IG8 9HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 9BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 51.5% | 3.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 52.3% | 48.5% | -3.8% | 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.
In the immediate area around IG8 9BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 45.8% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 42.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 5.6% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.9% | 52.4% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 28.3% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -5.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 13.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 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 45.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 12.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 33% | 45.8% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 12.0% |
| Other | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.7% 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 | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 5.2% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 77.1% | 65.7% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -15.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 75.7% 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 | 79.4% | 75.7% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 6.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.2% | 75.4% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 0% | -14.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.4% | 37.2% | -7.8% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Roses was 39.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.1% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Roses has the 25th lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 214th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% 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 The Roses, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £385,050 | 2024-07-05 | £387,798 |
| 29 The Roses, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £392,500 | 2023-10-10 | £390,917 |
| 52 The Roses, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2023-08-30 | £410,819 |
| 51 The Roses, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £381,000 | 2022-12-20 | £376,052 |
| 33 The Roses, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-08 | £352,857 |
IG8 9BN 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 | 84 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,263 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,715 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,375 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 687 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 815 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Handsworth Primary School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 443 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,472 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 2,513 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,668 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,517 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,888 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 110 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 887 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,018 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicals Fitness Club | 327 High Road | 188 yd | |
| Woodford BBQ | 210 High Road | 306 yd | |
| Mohabir Ltd | 148 High Road | 413 yd | |
| Reesa London | 172 High Road | 415 yd | |
| Village Indiya | 241-243 High Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Public House | 299-301 High Road | 188 yd | |
| Woodford Rugby Football Club | High Road | 415 yd | |
| Lokkum of Woodford | Woodford New Road | 549 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown Public House | 31 Mill Lane | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Birds | 194 High Road | 352 yd | |
| Tonis Fish Bar | 180 High Road | 413 yd | |
| Ripple Kitchen at Woodford Rugby Football Club | High Road | 415 yd | |
| Namak | 219 High Road | 516 yd | |
| Dada Coffee House | 237 High Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 435 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 94 yd |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 94 yd |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 489 yd |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Hornbeam Academy (Brookfield House Site) ALDERS AVENUE | 796 yd | |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 815 yd | |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 1,036 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 | 77.8% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 248.29 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 248.29 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 36.23 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.