Postcode IG1 2BQ is located in a major urban area, within the Loxford ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ilford South West area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilford South West is £65,968 per year. The nearest station is Barking, about 0.7 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Little Ilford Park.
Ilford South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Ilford South West has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ilford South West is £65,968 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 180 ft away from IG1 2BQ.
Ilford South West near IG1 2BQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barking located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Barking | C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Barking |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 1 mi | 3,4 | East Ham | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to East Ham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Little Ilford Park | Large | Walking directions to Little Ilford Park |
| 0.4 mi | Uphall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Uphall Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Hathaway Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Hathaway Crescent Park |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 (about £446 per square foot) in Loxford area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,500 up to £530,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £462,500 | £511 |
| Terraced | 23 | £430,000 | £497 |
| Flats | 11 | £255,000 | £410 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160,000 | £362,500 |
| 2017 | £207,000 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £236,000 | £372,500 |
| 2019 | £226,000 | £360,000 |
| 2020 | £192,500 | £370,000 |
| 2021 | £184,000 | £387,500 |
| 2022 | £246,498 | £433,500 |
| 2023 | £235,000 | £410,000 |
| 2024 | £235,000 | £415,000 |
| 2025 | £257,000 | £436,500 |
| 2026 | £186,250 | £377,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £332 | £390 |
| 2017 | £389 | £391 |
| 2018 | £398 | £378 |
| 2019 | £401 | £402 |
| 2020 | £340 | £402 |
| 2021 | £290 | £437 |
| 2022 | £402 | £462 |
| 2023 | £422 | £424 |
| 2024 | £417 | £447 |
| 2025 | £409 | £478 |
| 2026 | £412 | £533 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 2BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2025 | 49, Lavender Place, Ilford, IG1 2BG | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 31, Lavender Place, Ilford, IG1 2BG | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | 2, Wisteria Close, Ilford, IG1 2BH | Terraced | Freehold | £377,500 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 3, Daffodil Gardens, Ilford, IG1 2HZ | Terraced | Freehold | £480,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Flat 13, Springfield Court, Forsythia Close, Ilford, IG1 2BN | Flats | Leasehold | £192,500 |
In the IG1 2BQ postcode area, located within Ilford South West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gerry's Convenience | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2LT | Walking directions to Gerry's Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | Sri Store | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2NB | Walking directions to Sri Store |
| 0.3 mi | General Food Store | 315 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JX | Walking directions to General Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Angel Supermarket | 273-275 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2SD | Walking directions to Angel Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Shell Shop | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2LJ | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG1 2BQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Foyzur Rahman
Loxford - Elected 7 May 2026
Mazhar Saleem
Loxford - Elected 7 May 2026
Sahdia Ehsan Warraich
Loxford - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG1 2BQ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2BQ in Ilford South West is £397,500 (about £446 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG1 2BQ, including Uphall Primary School (Requires improvement), Little Ilford School (Good) and Al Madina School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 2BQ is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 1,196 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
IG1 2BQ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,300 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 2BQ is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Foyzur Rahman (Labour Party), Mazhar Saleem (Labour Party) and Sahdia Ehsan Warraich (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.