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Ilford South West

England / London / Redbridge / Ilford South West

About

Ilford South West is a residential area in the London Borough of Redbridge, located near the town centre. The area features a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces, postwar estates, and modern apartment blocks. It is well-connected by public transport, with Ilford station providing Elizabeth line services to central London and beyond. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The area is close to Valentines Park, one of Redbridge’s largest green spaces, offering sports facilities and walking paths. Ilford South West has a varied population, with communities from different cultural backgrounds. The high street provides a range of independent businesses and chain stores. While primarily residential, the area benefits from its proximity to Ilford town centre for additional shopping and leisure options.

Area overview

On average Ilford South West has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 127 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 of residents in Ilford South West is £46,700 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.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
127
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
19%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 41 recent sales, the median property price is £397,000 in Ilford South West area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £540,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£230,000
Semi-Detached2£417,500
Terraced28£440,000

10 years price trend in Ilford South West

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.