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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, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 24.2% 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 £71,628 per year. There are 2 schools in Ilford Town: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
24.2%
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

Median price£241,000
Price per sq ft£368
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£215K – £295K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 (about £368 per square foot) in Ilford Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilford Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£425,000£435
Flats16£224,000£356

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilford Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilford Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£241,000£355,000
2017£265,000£323,500
2018£365,000£382,500
2019£235,000£335,000
2020£180,000£375,000
2021£237,500£400,000
2022£245,000£430,000
2023£250,500£415,000
2024£261,250£364,500
2025£224,000£450,000
2026£176,000£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilford Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilford Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£424£388
2017£425£376
2018£491£352
2019£422£360
2020£279£428
2021£396£420
2022£387£449
2023£439£418
2024£378£409
2025£368£531
2026£251£367
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilford Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,589

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Ilford Town ward.

Local councillors

Hossain Mohammed Enamul

Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Saima Ahmed

Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party