Postcode IG1 1BF is located in a major urban area, within the Ilford Town ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ilford Central & East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 154.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilford Central & East is £72,324 per year. The nearest station is Seven Kings, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Park.
Ilford Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,220 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Ilford Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ilford Central & East is £72,324 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 35 ft away from IG1 1BF.
Ilford Central & East near IG1 1BF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seven Kings located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Park | Large | Walking directions to South Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vicarage Lane Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Lane Play Park |
Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Ilford Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £425,000 | £435 |
| Flats | 17 | £220,000 | £344 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 1BF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2026 | Flat 25, Balfour House, 394 - 398, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1TL | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 150, St Marys Road, Ilford, IG1 1QY | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 88, St Marys Road, Ilford, IG1 1QY | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Flat A, 114, St Marys Road, Ilford, IG1 1QY | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 49, Francis Avenue, Ilford, IG1 1TS | Terraced | Freehold | £347,000 |
In the IG1 1BF postcode area, located within Ilford Central & East, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 1BF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Late Night Food & Wine | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Late Night Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Ley Street Food & Wine | 317 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AA | Walking directions to Ley Street Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | 261-275 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG1 1BF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hossain Mohammed Enamul
Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Saima Ahmed
Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG1 1BF records about 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.
The median sale price around IG1 1BF in Ilford Central & East is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG1 1BF, including Winston Way Academy (Good), SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School and Ark Isaac Newton Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 1BF is Seven Kings in TfL zone 4, about 869 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.
IG1 1BF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,220 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 1BF is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hossain Mohammed Enamul (Redbridge Independents) and Saima Ahmed (Labour Party).