Postcode IG1 1BT 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 532.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× 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 Ilford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Uphall Recreation Ground.
Ilford Central & East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Ilford Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 532.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.2% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from IG1 1BT.
Ilford Central & East near IG1 1BT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Uphall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Uphall Recreation Ground |
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 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 1BT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 225 - 227, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LX | Other | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2025 | 16, Mildmay Road, Ilford, IG1 1DT | Terraced | Freehold | £525,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 42C, Woodlands Road, Ilford, IG1 1JJ | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 02 Feb 2026 | Flat 13, Spectrum Tower, 2 - 20, Hainault Street, Ilford, IG1 4GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 16, Centreway, Ilford, IG1 1ND | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 |
In the IG1 1BT postcode area, located within Ilford Central & East, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 1BT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 168-170 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | International Supermarket | 219 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Simple Fresh Fruit and Vegetables | Green Lane, Redbridge, IG1 1NE | Walking directions to Simple Fresh Fruit and Vegetables |
| 0.1 mi | Subhan Fresh Halal Meat | Axon Place, Redbridge, IG1 1NP | Walking directions to Subhan Fresh Halal Meat |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Green Lane, Redbridge, IG1 1YT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 1BT, 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 1BT records about 533 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 1BT 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 1BT, including Winston Way Academy (Good), Cleveland Road Primary School (Outstanding) and The Ursuline Academy Ilford (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 1BT is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 389 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 1BT scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,545 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 1BT 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).