Postcode IG1 1RW 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 Ilford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park 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 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.
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 155 ft away from IG1 1RW.
Ilford Central & East near IG1 1RW 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | South Park | Large | Walking directions to South 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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 1RW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 2026 | 18, Stanley Road, Ilford, IG1 1RW | Flats | Leasehold | £176,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 46, St Marys Road, Ilford, IG1 1QX | Terraced | Freehold | £367,500 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 92A, Green Lane, Ilford, IG1 1YH | Flats | Leasehold | £201,600 | |
| 07 Aug 2025 | 378A, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1QP | Other | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 15 Sept 2025 | 42, Green Lane, Ilford, IG1 1YL | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 |
In the IG1 1RW postcode area, located within Ilford Central & East, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 1RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | 261-275 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NJ | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 261-275 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Green Lane, Redbridge, IG1 1YT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 1RW, 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 1RW 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 1RW 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 1RW, including Winston Way Academy (Good), SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School and Gordon Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 1RW is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 997 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 1RW 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 1RW 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).