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IG1 2DG

Ilford Hill

Ilford Town

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Overview

Postcode IG1 2DG 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 161.6 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 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Uphall Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
162
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
9.5%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Ilford South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Ilford South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.5%

Approximately 9.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ilford South West is £65,968 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from IG1 2DG.

Flood risk

No risk

Ilford South West near IG1 2DG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 2DG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG1 2DG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miUphall Recreation GroundSmallWalking directions to Uphall Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
17,400 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Theft from the person
39.7(+323%)
Violence and sexual offences
36.01(+16%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.62(+7%)
Vehicle crime
26.78(+186%)
Other theft
16.62(+45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
185
53.16%
Other White
33
9.48%
Pakistani
26
7.47%
African
26
7.47%
Bangladeshi
22
6.32%
Total population: 348

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
193
77.82%
Level 3 (A level)
14
5.65%
No qualifications
9
3.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
9
3.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
9
3.63%
Total 16+ residents: 248

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
105
83.33%
Other social rented
11
8.73%
Owns with a mortgage
5
3.97%
Owns outright
3
2.38%
Social rents from council
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

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 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 2DG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 2DG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Feb 2026Flat 16, Hale Point, 45, Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2ZLFlatsLeasehold£135,000
28 Jul 2025Flat 50, Hale Point, 45, Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2ZLFlatsLeasehold£290,000
27 Jun 2025Flat 33, Hale Point, 45, Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2ZLFlatsLeasehold£95,000
08 May 2026Flat 8, Hutton Court, 43, Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2ZJFlatsLeasehold£87,500
30 Oct 202518A, York Road, Ilford, IG1 3AFFlatsLeasehold£280,000

Schools

In the IG1 2DG postcode area, located within Ilford South West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 2DG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Ursuline Academy IlfordAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableApex Primary SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableRead Academy EducationOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 2DG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 2DG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEuropean MarketIlford Hill, Redbridge, IG1 4DUWalking directions to European Market
0.1 miYork SupermarketYork Mews, Redbridge, IG1 3AEWalking directions to York Supermarket
0.1 miIceland60 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1DLWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miStar Fruit & VegChapel Road, Redbridge, IG1 4DJWalking directions to Star Fruit & Veg
0.1 miSainsbury's55 Roden Street, Ilford, IG1 2AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's

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 2DG, 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 South WestE02000782
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 032FE01034482
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 2DG

Is IG1 2DG (Ilford South West) safe?

The area around IG1 2DG records about 162 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 2DG?

The median sale price around IG1 2DG in Ilford South West is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG1 2DG?

There are 19 schools close to IG1 2DG, including The Ursuline Academy Ilford (Good), Apex Primary School and Read Academy Education (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG1 2DG?

The closest station to IG1 2DG is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 132 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around IG1 2DG?

IG1 2DG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,866 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG1 2DG (Ilford South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 2DG 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).