Postcode IG1 2EP 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 high crime levels, with around 97.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% 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 Ilford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Little Ilford Park.
Ilford South West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,420 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Ilford South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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.
The average income per household in Ilford South West is £65,968 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 316 ft away from IG1 2EP.
Ilford South West near IG1 2EP 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 1 mi | 3,4 | Manor Park | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Little Ilford Park | Large | Walking directions to Little Ilford Park |
| 0 mi | Uphall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Uphall Recreation Ground |
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 2EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2026 | 21, Sandyhill Road, Ilford, IG1 2ET | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2026 | 21, Sandyhill Road, Ilford, IG1 2ET | Terraced | Freehold | £367,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 24, Sandyhill Road, Ilford, IG1 2ET | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 13, Thornton Road, Ilford, IG1 2ER | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 55, Thornton Road, Ilford, IG1 2ER | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 |
In the IG1 2EP postcode area, located within Ilford South West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 2EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Eagle Supermarket | 88 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LD | Walking directions to Eagle Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Aeliya Foods | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2RT | Walking directions to Aeliya Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2LJ | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street, Ilford, IG1 2AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Angel Supermarket | 273-275 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2SD | Walking directions to Angel Supermarket |
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 2EP, 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 2EP records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2EP 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 2EP, including Cleveland Road Primary School (Outstanding), Uphall Primary School (Requires improvement) and Dersingham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 2EP is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 713 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 2EP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,420 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 2EP 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.