Postcode IG1 2BZ 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 West area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.1 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 South West is £65,968 per year. The nearest station is Ilford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Little Ilford Park.
Ilford South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,280 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Ilford South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 65.9% 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 36 ft away from IG1 2BZ.
Ilford South West near IG1 2BZ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4 | Manor Park | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Little Ilford Park | Large | Walking directions to Little Ilford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Uphall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Uphall Recreation Ground |
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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 2BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Dec 2025 | 40, Roding Court, Mill Road, Ilford, IG1 2FH | Flats | Leasehold | £295,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 43, Roding Court, Mill Road, Ilford, IG1 2FH | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 25 Apr 2025 | Flat 705, Atkins House, 66, Roden Street, Ilford, IG1 2ZR | Flats | Leasehold | £119,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2026 | Flat 16, Hale Point, 45, Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2ZL | Flats | Leasehold | £135,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | Flat 50, Hale Point, 45, Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2ZL | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 |
In the IG1 2BZ postcode area, located within Ilford South West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | York Supermarket | York Mews, Redbridge, IG1 3AE | Walking directions to York Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | European Market | Ilford Hill, Redbridge, IG1 4DU | Walking directions to European Market |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street, Ilford, IG1 2AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 60 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1DL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Star Fruit & Veg | Chapel Road, Redbridge, IG1 4DJ | Walking directions to Star Fruit & Veg |
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 2BZ, 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 2BZ records about 160 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 2BZ in Ilford South West 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 2BZ, including Apex Primary School, Sheringham Primary School (Outstanding) and Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 2BZ is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 302 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 2BZ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,280 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 2BZ 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).