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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 327 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
327
Deprivation level
7/10
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
110(+262%)
Anti-social behaviour
76.42(+187%)
Theft from the person
57.03(+444%)
Shoplifting
40.4(+299%)
Other theft
39.43(+239%)
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 31 recent sales, the median property price is £249,995 in Ilford Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £650,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilford Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats21£220,000
Semi-Detached1£642,000
Terraced9£435,000

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

IG12ZL

Ilford Hill

IG14JB

Balfour Road

IG18YJ

Ilford Town

IG18UZ

Chadwick Road

IG11EA

Clements Road

IG11EQ

Chadwick Road

IG12ZE

Winston Way

IG11TL

High Road

IG19ZZ

Green Lane

IG11LF

Chadwick Road

IG11RH

Melford Road

IG18XN

Chadwick Road

IG19XJ

Chadwick Road

IG14BN

Ley Street

IG18BP

Ilford Town

IG19SL

Green Lane

IG19SN

Green Lane

IG18BG

Ilford Town

IG18YT

Ilford Town

IG14BE

Meister Close

IG18LQ

Chadwick Road

IG19SS

Green Lane

IG11DD

Chadwick Road

IG11TF

High Road

IG11XN

Green Lane

IG14HE

Thorold Road

IG18UT

Chadwick Road

IG11FY

Cricklefield Place

IG50NG

Chadwick Road

IG11FB

Buckingham Road

IG12FJ

Ilford Hill

IG14EL

Hainault Street

IG14JF

Balfour Road

IG14JX

Wellesley Road

IG19SU

Green Lane

IG19SW

Green Lane

IG11QE

High Road

IG18AU

Chadwick Road

IG19SA

Green Lane

IG19SF

Green Lane

IG11XD

Ilford Town

IG14GS

Carriage Mews

IG14SS

Brisbane Road

IG14WJ

Chadwick Road

IG19SR

Green Lane

IG11EF

Janice Mews

IG11LL

High Road

IG11TW

High Road

IG11XJ

Green Lane

IG12DG

Ilford Hill

IG12FB

Ilford Hill

IG12ZG

Winston Way

IG19SD

Green Lane

IG19SZ

Green Lane

IG19ZY

Green Lane

IG11AS

The Exchange

IG11BF

High Road

IG11RS

Green Lane

IG14HP

Balfour Road

IG18PX

Chadwick Road

IG11ZD

Clements Road

IG14GZ

Hainault Street

IG18SQ

Chadwick Road

IG18WJ

Chadwick Road

IG11BX

Chadwick Road

IG12ZJ

Ilford Hill

IG11DE

High Road

IG14BW

Ley Street

IG11BH

Clements Road

IG14JE

Balfour Road

IG18SY

Chadwick Road

IG11RG

Buckingham Road

IG11TT

Francis Avenue

IG14BZ

Ilford Town

IG18YS

Ilford Town

IG11LH

Janice Mews

IG12FH

Mill Road

IG18YL

Ilford Town

IG19YF

Chadwick Road

IG11DQ

Green Lane

IG11RL

Connaught Road

IG14BH

Ley Street

IG11YT

High Road

IG11ZH

Green Lane

IG14BF

Goddards Way

IG14NF

Cranbrook Road

IG18TU

Chadwick Road

IG11QX

St Marys Road

IG19QT

Chadwick Road

IG14AA

Ley Street

IG19SQ

Green Lane

IG11DL

High Road

IG11ND

Centreway

IG11TH

High Road

IG11XL

Green Lane

IG14AX

Ley Street

IG14JD

Balfour Road

IG14JA

Balfour Road

IG18TW

Chadwick Road

IG26GT

Chadwick Road

Data Sources

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