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Ilford South West

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About

Ilford South West is a residential neighbourhood situated along the A123 road, with Ilford town centre to its east. The area is primarily composed of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside some modern apartment developments. It contains several local parks, including Valentines Park which offers expansive green space and a historic mansion. The district is well-connected by public transport, with Ilford railway station providing frequent services into central London.

The area functions as a practical suburb with a mix of independent shops and chain stores along Cranbrook Road. Its community is supported by various places of worship and schools serving the local population. The presence of the River Roding forms a natural western boundary, with pathways along its banks offering recreational space. This part of Ilford maintains a distinctly residential character, separate from the more commercial focus of the town centre immediately to its east.

Area overview

On average Ilford South West has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilford South West is £65,968 per year. There are 1 schools in Ilford South West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Ilford South West is home to around 11,487 people, with a population density of about 16,771.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Ilford South West Population
11,487
Population density
16,771.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.65(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.21(+35%)
Theft from the person
12.19(+30%)
Vehicle crime
9.84(+5%)
Other theft
9.4(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,696
23.46%
Indian
2,042
17.77%
Bangladeshi
1,577
13.72%
African
1,035
9.01%
Other White
994
8.65%
Total population: 11,490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,377
39.87%
No qualifications
1,726
20.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,062
12.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
944
11.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
734
8.67%
Total 16+ residents: 8,470

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,555
43.47%
Owns with a mortgage
541
15.12%
Owns outright
504
14.09%
Other social rented
399
11.15%
Social rents from council
319
8.92%
Total households: 3,577

Property prices in Ilford South West

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £364,750 in Ilford South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ilford South West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilford South West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats11£200,000£4,477
Semi-Detached1£530,000£5,521
Terraced16£430,000£5,192

10 years median price trend in Ilford South West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilford South West.

All postcodes in Ilford South West

IG12GZ

Bluebell Way

IG12BZ

Ilford Hill

IG12AT

Ilford Hill

IG12JX

Tulip Gardens

IG12FR

Hyacinth Close

IG12DH

Mill Road

IG12ED

Kenneth Avenue

IG12HD

Lowbrook Road

IG12ET

Sandyhill Road

IG12EL

Fernways

IG12EJ

Nigel Mews

IG12EW

Cecil Road

IG12BE

Lavender Place

IG12DF

Mill Road

IG12JG

Ilford Hill

IG11PD

Kingston Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.