Gun Mews is in Buckhurst Hill and in Redbridge district. IG9 6FB is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 2015-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gun Mews, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 6FB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG9 6ET, IG9 6EU, IG9 6EY, IG9 6LN, IG9 6JA, IG9 6EX, IG9 6JD, IG9 6JB, IG9 6LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG9 6FB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 37.3% | 41% | 3.7% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 45.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (92%) 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 | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 41.1% | 41% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 8.7% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 14.5% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 18.7% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.2% | 36.7% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 2.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 83.3% | 78.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 79.1% 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 | 86.6% | 79.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -4.1% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 11.6% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 3.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 78.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 11.3% | 10.3% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.8% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.7% | 1.8% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 7% | 0.9% | 6.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gun Mews was 128.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.0% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gun Mews has the 24th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 159th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Gun Mews, Buckhurst Hill, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2015-12-15 | £350,948 |
IG9 6FB 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.
IG9 6FB 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 | 136 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Education | 29 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School Lower Queen's Road , IG9 6DS | - not rated | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill High Road , IG9 5RX | 3out of 4 | 1,597 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,622 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,140 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 2,237 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,567 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 | 5,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 5,128 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Daiglen School 68 Palmerston Road , Buckhurst Hill IG9 5LG | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loyola Preparatory School 103 Palmerston Road , IG9 5NH | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frothy Coffee | Loughton Underground Station, Station Approach | 88 yd | |
| IG9 Brunch and Cafe | 4 Lower Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 978 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 48 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 985 yd | |
| Legends Cafe | 24 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 985 yd | |
| The Green Owl Cafe & Deli | 44 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 991 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Valley Hall | Station Way, Buckhurst Hill | 75 yd | |
| Bancroft Rugby Football Club | Bancroft Rugby Football Club, Buckhurst Way | 142 yd | |
| Monkhams Inn | Buckhurst Way, Buckhurst Hill | 221 yd | |
| Loughton Rugby Football Club | Sports Ground And Pavilion, Hornbeam Road | 240 yd | |
| The Three Colts | Three Colts Public House, 54 Princes Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Fiesta | 42 Station Way, Buckhurst Hill | 66 yd | |
| Ming Garden Take-away | 58 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 985 yd | |
| Express BBQ & Fish Bar | 45 Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 1,026 yd | |
| Farmhouse Pizza & Chicken | 75A Queens Road, Buckhurst Hill | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Waitrose Supermarket, 27-43 Queens Road | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Rfc BUCKHURST WAY | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 498 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.