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IG1 1ZB

Thompson Close

Ilford Town

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Overview

Postcode IG1 1ZB 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 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× 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 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Vicarage Lane Play Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
241
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Ilford Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,256 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ilford Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.3%

Approximately 12.3% 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

5/10

The average income per household in Ilford Central & East is £72,324 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 40 ft away from IG1 1ZB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ilford Central & East near IG1 1ZB 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 1ZB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford
0.7 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Seven Kings

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG1 1ZB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miVicarage Lane Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Vicarage Lane Play Park

Area Profile

Population
448
Population density
5,773.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
172.98(+544%)
Violence and sexual offences
100.82(+224%)
Shoplifting
58.85(+489%)
Public order
24.56(+263%)
Theft from the person
23.03(+146%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
92
20.54%
Pakistani
79
17.63%
Other White
63
14.06%
Indian
47
10.49%
African
38
8.48%
Total population: 448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
124
35.84%
No qualifications
90
26.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
53
15.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
8.96%
Level 3 (A level)
28
8.09%
Total 16+ residents: 346

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
110
67.48%
Owns outright
20
12.27%
Other social rented
14
8.59%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.29%
Social rents from council
6
3.68%
Total households: 163

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 1ZB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 1ZB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 202531, Oaklands Park Avenue, Ilford, IG1 1TGTerracedFreehold£585,000
06 Nov 2025375A, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1TFOtherFreehold£525,000
07 Aug 2025378A, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1QPOtherFreehold£285,000
15 Sept 202542, Green Lane, Ilford, IG1 1YLTerracedFreehold£425,000
18 Nov 2025264, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1QFOtherLeasehold£21,200

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 1ZB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWinston Way AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryChristchurch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 1ZB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoods261-275 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NJWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miLidl261-275 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NJWalking directions to Lidl
0.1 miCostcutterGreen Lane, Redbridge, IG1 1YTWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miGB SupermarketAdelaide Road, Redbridge, IG1 4BWWalking directions to GB Supermarket
0.2 miSubhan Fresh Halal MeatAxon Place, Redbridge, IG1 1NPWalking directions to Subhan Fresh Halal Meat

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 1ZB, 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 Central & EastE02007019
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 039BE01033589
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2016-08-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 1ZB

Is IG1 1ZB (Ilford Central & East) safe?

The area around IG1 1ZB records about 241 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.

What is the average house price near IG1 1ZB?

The median sale price around IG1 1ZB in Ilford Central & 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 1ZB?

There are 20 schools close to IG1 1ZB, including Winston Way Academy (Good), SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School and Christchurch Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG1 1ZB?

The closest station to IG1 1ZB is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 823 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around IG1 1ZB?

IG1 1ZB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,256 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG1 1ZB (Ilford Central & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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