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Ilford Town

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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

IG14HE

Thorold Road

IG39XN

Chadwick Road

IG12ZF

Winston Way

IG19SG

Green Lane

IG14HA

Thorold Road

IG19SB

Green Lane

IG14BD

Drayton Close

IG19SX

Green Lane

IG14BP

Ley Street

IG18TJ

Chadwick Road

IG11QB

High Road

IG18YT

Ilford Town

IG11AS

The Exchange

IG11BA

Clements Road

IG12FH

Mill Road

IG14DA

Piper Way

IG11QE

High Road

IG18PN

Chadwick Road

IG11LH

Janice Mews

IG18UD

Chadwick Road

IG18BG

Ilford Town

IG11ZH

Green Lane

IG11XW

Green Lane

IG14BG

Ley Street

IG11TS

Francis Avenue

IG11NR

High Road

IG14DJ

Cranbrook Road

IG11FT

Clarks Road

IG11TW

High Road

IG14GZ

Hainault Street

IG19SE

Green Lane

IG14FD

Adelaide Road

IG12ZH

Ilford Hill

IG11XJ

Green Lane

IG12DG

Ilford Hill

IG19QT

Chadwick Road

IG11EA

Clements Road

IG19UX

Chadwick Road

IG11XR

Green Lane

IG11ZL

High Road

IG14FE

Piper Way

IG12AF

Chapel Road

IG11RB

Stanley Road

IG11JH

Riches Road

IG11UF

High Road

IG11RE

Pelham Road

IG19SJ

Green Lane

IG14NW

Heron Mews

IG19TR

Chadwick Road

IG18RA

Chadwick Road

IG11TY

Thompson Close

IG11TF

High Road

IG11FB

Buckingham Road

IG11QP

High Road

IG18UJ

Chadwick Road

IG14EY

Thorold Road

IG11RH

Melford Road

IG14WJ

Chadwick Road

IG11RQ

Stanley Road

IG18XN

Chadwick Road

IG11LL

High Road

IG14NH

Cranbrook Road

IG14EL

Hainault Street

IG11TZ

High Road

IG14BT

Ley Street

IG14GS

Carriage Mews

IG11LG

Holstock Road

IG12DR

Chapel Road

IG11BE

Clements Road

IG11QY

St Marys Road

Data Sources

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