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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 30 recent sales, the median property price is £245,498 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
Flats20£217,500
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

IG45GU

Chadwick Road

IG11GT

Green Lane

IG14EX

Thorold Road

IG14EY

Thorold Road

IG18RA

Chadwick Road

IG19SB

Green Lane

IG11QT

Connaught Road

IG19PZ

Ilford Town

IG11LR

High Road

IG14DW

Green Lane

IG19TA

Green Lane

IG11RJ

Stanley Road

IG14HA

Thorold Road

IG18TB

Chadwick Road

IG11AT

Green Lane

IG11JH

Riches Road

IG11TR

High Road

IG12ZH

Ilford Hill

IG18TT

Chadwick Road

IG18UN

Chadwick Road

IG14AB

Ley Street

IG14HB

Thorold Road

IG18TG

Chadwick Road

IG11RB

Stanley Road

IG11TS

Francis Avenue

IG11TY

Thompson Close

IG11ZB

Thompson Close

IG12BZ

Ilford Hill

IG12DF

Mill Road

IG12QY

Clements Lane

IG14EZ

Thorold Road

IG18DA

Ilford Town

IG11BA

Clements Road

IG11BU

Green Lane

IG11NL

Centreway Apartments

IG11NY

Green Lane

IG11TZ

High Road

IG14EQ

Sylvan Road

IG19RT

Chadwick Road

IG19TN

Green Lane

IG11NA

Centreway Apartments

IG11DS

High Road

IG11TE

High Road

IG12AT

Ilford Hill

IG14BD

Drayton Close

IG19ZD

Chadwick Road

IG11BN

Postway Mews

IG11LX

High Road

IG11UE

High Road

IG12ZF

Winston Way

IG11QU

St Marys Road

IG11RE

Pelham Road

IG18NY

Chadwick Road

IG18SP

Chadwick Road

IG19UX

Chadwick Road

IG11QY

St Marys Road

IG12DH

Mill Road

IG14DL

Cranbrook Road

IG14HD

Thorold Road

IG19ST

Green Lane

IG11NJ

High Road

IG11RQ

Stanley Road

IG14DA

Piper Way

IG18UA

Chadwick Road

IG19SY

Green Lane

IG11TJ

Green Lane

IG11XR

Green Lane

IG14FD

Adelaide Road

IG11NN

Green Lane

IG26LB

Ilford Town

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.