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IG1 1QU

Ilford Town

Redbridge

England / London / Redbridge / Ilford Central & East / Ilford Town / IG1 1QU

Overview

Postcode IG1 1QU 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 154.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ilford Central & East is £49,100 per year. The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is South Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
155
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

Ilford Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,795 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ilford Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 154.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Ilford Central & East is £49,100 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 197 ft away from IG1 1QU.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.6 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

0.6 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miSouth ParkLarge
0.5 miVicarage Lane Play ParkSmall

Area Profile

Population
606
Population density
19,967.1 per km²

Demographics

Pakistani
125
20.56%
Bangladeshi
117
19.24%
Indian
112
18.42%
British
73
12.01%
Other
37
6.09%
Total population: 608

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
120
56.87%
Owns outright
30
14.22%
Owns with a mortgage
24
11.37%
Other social rented
18
8.53%
Social rents from council
12
5.69%
Total households: 211

Property prices in Ilford Town

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Ilford Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,500 up to £825,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats14£207,500
Semi-Detached2£606,000
Terraced10£437,500

10 years price trend in Ilford Town

Schools

In the IG1 1QU postcode area, located within Ilford Central & East, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWinston Way AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimarySS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryGordon Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.2 miFarmfoods261-275 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NJ
0.2 miLidl261-275 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NJ
0.2 miCostcutterGreen Lane, Redbridge, IG1 1YS
0.2 miTesco ExpressLey Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS
0.2 miLondisLey Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.