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IG1 1QE

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Ilford Town

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Overview

Postcode IG1 1QE is located in a major urban area, within the Ilford Town ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ilford South East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilford South East is £61,356 per year. The nearest station is Ilford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Ilford South East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,937 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ilford South East has a high crime rate, with approximately 87.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.8%

Approximately 35.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ilford South East is £61,356 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from IG1 1QE.

Flood risk

No risk

Ilford South East near IG1 1QE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 1QE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford
0.9 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Seven Kings

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
440
Population density
12,121.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.92(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.52(-5%)
Other theft
8.14(-29%)
Drugs
7.6(+23%)
Vehicle crime
7.6(-19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
102
23.13%
African
93
21.09%
Indian
55
12.47%
Bangladeshi
46
10.43%
Other White
40
9.07%
Total population: 441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
118
37.94%
No qualifications
63
20.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.83%
Level 3 (A level)
42
13.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.65%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
34.33%
Social rents from council
43
32.09%
Owns outright
22
16.42%
Owns with a mortgage
10
7.46%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.97%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Ilford Town

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £294K

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.

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
Flats17£220,000£344

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.

Recent sales

There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 1QE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 1QE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Dec 202516, Centreway, Ilford, IG1 1NDFlatsLeasehold£125,000
14 Mar 202511, Centreway, Ilford, IG1 1NDFlatsLeasehold£160,000
02 Feb 2026Flat 13, Spectrum Tower, 2 - 20, Hainault Street, Ilford, IG1 4GZFlatsLeasehold£250,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 126, City View, Centreway Apartments, Ilford, IG1 1NHFlatsLeasehold£235,000
12 Sept 2025Flat 92, City View, Centreway Apartments, Ilford, IG1 1NHFlatsLeasehold£228,000

Schools

In the IG1 1QE postcode area, located within Ilford South East, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 1QE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWinston Way AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryChristchurch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCleveland Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 1QE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 1QE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSimple Fresh Fruit and VegetablesGreen Lane, Redbridge, IG1 1NEWalking directions to Simple Fresh Fruit and Vegetables
0 miSubhan Fresh Halal MeatAxon Place, Redbridge, IG1 1NPWalking directions to Subhan Fresh Halal Meat
0.1 miCostcutterGreen Lane, Redbridge, IG1 1YTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.1 miInternational Supermarket219 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LXWalking directions to International Supermarket
0.1 miSainsbury's Local168-170 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LLWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IG1 1QE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hossain Mohammed Enamul

Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Saima Ahmed

Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jas Athwal

Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford SouthE14001301
WardIlford TownE05011246
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ilford South EastE02007020
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 040BE01003688
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 1QE

Is IG1 1QE (Ilford South East) safe?

The area around IG1 1QE records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near IG1 1QE?

The median sale price around IG1 1QE in Ilford South East is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG1 1QE?

There are 20 schools close to IG1 1QE, including Winston Way Academy (Good), Christchurch Primary School (Good) and Cleveland Road Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG1 1QE?

The closest station to IG1 1QE is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 531 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around IG1 1QE?

IG1 1QE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,937 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG1 1QE (Ilford South East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 1QE 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).