Area Information for Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ

Summary Back to Top

Oaks Lane in Ilford is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Aldborough ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Ilford North. This page combines information for the address Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of IG2 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Redbridge
Ward Aldborough
Constituency Ilford North * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ:

Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PW
Perrymans Farm Road, Ilford, IG2 7NN
Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PS
Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PR
Mendip Road, Ilford, IG2 7PN
Crownfield Avenue, Ilford, IG2 7RP

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about IG2 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 5
Semi-Detached 59
Terraced 54
Flat (Purpose-Built) 18
Flat (Converted) 1
Total 137
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 44
Owned with Mortgage 39
Shared Ownership 2
Rented: From Council 7
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 37
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 136

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 19
Two People 26
Three People 29
Four People 35
Five People 14
Six People 8
Seven People 3
8+ People 3
Total 137

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Oaks Lane, Ilford consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 19
Family Household 95
Other Household 22
Total 136

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 66
Deprived In One Dimension 48
Deprived In Two Dimensions 21
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 136

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Ilford North constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 231
Female 225
Total 456

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 21
5-9 30
10-14 35
15-19 24
20-24 33
25-29 31
30-34 44
35-39 44
40-44 37
45-49 19
50-54 31
55-59 28
60-64 28
65-69 18
70-74 8
75-79 10
80-84 6
85+ 10
Total 457

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode IG2 7PQ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 126
Married 199
Separated 8
Divorced 17
Widowed 12
Total 362

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 245
Good 143
Fair 54
Bad 10
Very Bad 3
Total 455

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 176
Apprenticeship 6
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 42
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 27
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 43
No GCSEs or Equivalent 58
Other 13
Total 365

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Ethnic Group Embed This

Oaks Lane, Ilford can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 19% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 87
Mixed Ethnicity 13
Indian 107
Pakistani 39
Bangladeshi 79
Chinese 1
Other Asian 62
Black African 27
Black Caribbean 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 3
Arab 10
Other 28
Total 459

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Oaks Lane, Ilford), only 46% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 212
European Union 53
Rest of Europe 20
Africa 36
Middle East and Asia 135
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 457

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Oaks Lane, Ilford), only 46% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 38% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 212
10+ Years 172
5-10 Years 23
2-5 Years 37
Less Than 2 Years 15
Total 459

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to IG2 7PQ.

Passport(s) Held
None 16
United Kingdom 350
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 63
Rest of Europe 3
African Countries 2
Middle East or Asia 21
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 22
Christian 114
Buddhist 0
Hindu 125
Jewish 6
Muslim 169
Sikh 3
Other Religion 3
Not Stated 15
Total 457

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 118
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 50
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 40
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 12
Unemployed 16
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 28
Retired 52
Looking After Home or Family 27
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 9
Total 363

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 16
Professional Occupations 69
Associate Professional Occupations 11
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 28
Skilled Trades Occupations 25
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 25
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 16
Elementary Occupations 28
Total 225

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 61
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 62
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 42
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 52
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 13
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 34
Semi-Routine Occupation 25
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 47
Full-time Student 27
Total 363

Policing and Crime (112) Back to Top

Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ is within the Aldborough policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 112 crimes were reported within half a mile of IG2 7PQ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 112 crimes committed near Oaks Lane
Neighbourhood Team Address Aldborough
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to IG2 7PQ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for IG2 7PQ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ. The nearest railway station is Seven Kings, approximately 1 mile away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Seven Kings 1 mile
Goodmayes 1.2 miles
Ilford 1.7 miles
Chadwell Heath 1.8 miles
Manor Park 2.7 miles
Barking 2.7 miles
Woodgrange Park 2.9 miles
Wanstead Park 3.4 miles
Forest Gate 3.5 miles
Leytonstone High Road 3.7 miles
Romford 3.9 miles
Wood Street 4.1 miles
Barking Riverside 4.2 miles
Dagenham Dock 4.3 miles
Leyton Midland Road 4.3 miles
Maryland 4.3 miles
Highams Park 4.5 miles
Walthamstow Central 4.8 miles
Stratford (London) 4.8 miles
Stratford International 4.9 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ. The nearest Tube station is Newbury Park, approximately 360 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ. The nearest is William Torbitt Primary School, approximately 570 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
William Torbitt Primary School 570 yards
    
Newbury Park Primary School 580 yards
    
Aldborough Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Downshall Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Avanti Court Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Fullwood Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Seven Kings School (All Through) 0.7 miles
    
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles
    
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy 0.8 miles
    
Farnham Green Primary School 0.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ. The nearest is Oaks Park High School, approximately < 50 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Oaks Park High School < 50 yards
    
Seven Kings School (All Through) 0.7 miles
    
The Palmer Catholic Academy 1 mile
    
King Solomon High School 1.1 miles
    
Valentines High School 1.1 miles
    
Atam Academy (All Through) 1.1 miles
    
Ilford County High School 1.1 miles
    
Ark Isaac Newton Academy (All Through) 1.2 miles
    
Chadwell Heath Academy 1.2 miles
    
Apex Secondary School for Boys 1.4 miles  

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ. The nearest is The Palms Medical Centre, approximately 300 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ. The nearest is SMILE DENTAL, approximately 820 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
SMILE DENTAL 820 yards
Dental Surgery 0.7 miles
Gants Hill Dental 0.8 miles
BARKINGSIDE DENTAL CARE 0.9 miles
Dental Wizards 0.9 miles
Dental Practice Barkingside 1 mile
RAO RS MR 1 mile
PEARLS DENTAL CENTRE 1.1 miles
CLARENCE HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE 1.1 miles
Dr. R. Paul's DENTAL PRACTICE 1.2 miles

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ. The nearest is Goodmayes Hospital, approximately 0.8 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PQ. The nearest is Boots-Barkingside - High St, approximately 0.8 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in IG2 7PQ

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Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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