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About

Ilford Town ward forms the commercial heart of the London Borough of Redbridge. The area is centred on Ilford Lane and the High Road, a dense concentration of retail outlets, restaurants, and local services. It is a major transport hub, served by the Ilford railway station and numerous bus routes connecting to wider London and Essex. Residential streets, primarily consisting of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, radiate from this busy core.

The ward includes the large Ilford Hill area and is bordered by the River Roding to the west. A notable local landmark is the former Town Hall, a grand Edwardian building that now functions as a registry office and venue. Valentines Park, with its mansion and gardens, lies just outside the ward's southern boundary, providing green space for residents. The area has a very high population density, reflecting its urban character.

Area overview

On average Ilford Town has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 329 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ilford Town is £71,610 per year. There are 1 schools in Ilford Town: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity. Ilford Town is home to around 12,327 people, with a population density of about 11,628.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
329
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
24.1%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

Ilford Town Population
12,327
Population density
11,628.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
111.3(+258%)
Anti-social behaviour
82.34(+207%)
Theft from the person
52.81(+463%)
Shoplifting
42.59(+326%)
Other theft
38.37(+236%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
3,583
29.07%
Bangladeshi
2,048
16.61%
Pakistani
1,637
13.28%
African
1,092
8.86%
Other White
1,049
8.51%
Total population: 12,327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,168
46.64%
No qualifications
1,595
17.85%
Level 3 (A level)
1,003
11.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
810
9.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
739
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 8,937

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,213
53.88%
Owns with a mortgage
482
11.74%
Other social rented
474
11.54%
Owns outright
432
10.52%
Social rents from council
257
6.26%
Total households: 4,107

Property prices in Ilford Town

Based on 25 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 in Ilford Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £642,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ilford Town 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 Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats19£228,000£3,951
Semi-Detached1£642,000£4,756
Terraced5£425,000£4,916

10 years median price trend in Ilford Town

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

All postcodes in Ilford Town

IG11NN

Green Lane

IG11XD

Ilford Town

IG14JF

Balfour Road

IG11NA

Centreway Apartments

IG12ZE

Winston Way

IG18BQ

Ilford Town

IG19TQ

Chadwick Road

IG12FS

Winston Way

IG14AB

Ley Street

IG14BS

Ley Street

IG19FB

Chadwick Road

IG14JE

Balfour Road

IG11ZJ

Clements Road

IG14GF

Hainault Bridge Parade

IG11FQ

Chadwick Road

IG11YT

High Road

IG18TA

Chadwick Road

IG19TA

Green Lane

IG12ZD

Clements Lane

IG14JX

Wellesley Road

IG14BQ

Ley Street

IG18NY

Chadwick Road

IG14DB

Piper Way

IG14NF

Cranbrook Road

IG18TT

Chadwick Road

IG18SQ

Chadwick Road

IG18TU

Chadwick Road

IG26GT

Chadwick Road

IG11DG

High Road

IG14AX

Ley Street

IG18LQ

Chadwick Road

IG14JA

Balfour Road

IG19SD

Green Lane

IG11QU

St Marys Road

IG18YJ

Ilford Town

IG18BD

Ilford Town

IG19SP

Green Lane

IG14JB

Balfour Road

IG14SS

Brisbane Road

IG19SW

Green Lane

IG14BL

Ley Street

IG14FA

Ley Street

IG12DF

Mill Road

IG11TG

Oaklands Park Avenue

IG11XG

Green Lane

IG19ZY

Green Lane

IG11TX

High Road

IG12ZJ

Ilford Hill

IG11NE

High Road

IG14BX

Ley Street

IG19XJ

Chadwick Road

IG14HP

Balfour Road

IG11DE

High Road

IG11TU

Elizabeth Avenue

IG19PZ

Ilford Town

IG12QY

Clements Lane

IG18BA

Ilford Town

IG11NB

Centreway Apartments

IG19ZZ

Green Lane

IG14BN

Ley Street

IG14DF

Saunders Close

IG18LU

Chadwick Road

IG12AT

Ilford Hill

IG14AA

Ley Street

IG11ZB

Thompson Close

IG11TJ

Green Lane

IG11NJ

High Road

IG19SQ

Green Lane

IG11BY

High Road

IG11BN

Postway Mews

IG11BP

Clements Road

IG18WF

Chadwick Road

IG11QF

High Road

IG11DD

Chadwick Road

IG11FA

Connaught Lane

IG11BF

High Road

IG18YZ

Ilford Town

IG19SF

Green Lane

IG11QW

High Road

IG12BZ

Ilford Hill

IG12QZ

Clements Lane

IG14DU

Cranbrook Road

IG19SA

Green Lane

IG14DW

Green Lane

IG18AX

Ilford Town

IG18UA

Chadwick Road

IG19SU

Green Lane

IG19RT

Chadwick Road

IG18BW

Ilford Town

IG19ZD

Chadwick Road

IG18SN

Chadwick Road

IG11RF

Pelham Road

IG11TH

High Road

IG11ZD

Clements Road

IG18ST

Chadwick Road

IG18AU

Chadwick Road

IG11XL

Green Lane

IG11GT

Green Lane

IG19ST

Green Lane

IG18UT

Chadwick Road

Data Sources

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