Postcode IG1 2FB is located in a major urban area, within the Ilford Town area 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 median sale price in Ilford Town is £241,000 (around £367 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £202,000 and £316,000. 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.
Ilford South West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,866 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Ilford South West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 161.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.8% 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 rail, approximately 100 ft away from IG1 2FB.
Ilford South West near IG1 2FB 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 1 mi | 3,4 | Manor Park | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Uphall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Uphall Recreation Ground |
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 (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 | 16 | £224,000 | £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 | £260 | £367 |
There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 2FB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Aug 2026 | Ground Floor Premises, Icon Building, 37, Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2FB | Other | Leasehold | £325,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 33, Hale Point, 45, Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2ZL | Flats | Leasehold | £95,000 | |
| 08 May 2026 | Flat 8, Hutton Court, 43, Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2ZJ | Flats | Leasehold | £87,500 |
In the IG1 2FB postcode area, located within Ilford South West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Apex Primary School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Apex Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Ursuline Academy Ilford | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
The Ursuline Academy Ilford ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Read Academy Education | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2023. | |
Read Academy Education ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jul 2023
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IG1 2FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | York Supermarket | York Mews, Redbridge, IG1 3AE | Walking directions to York Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | European Market | Ilford Hill, Redbridge, IG1 4DU | Walking directions to European Market |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 60 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1DL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Star Fruit & Veg | Chapel Road, Redbridge, IG1 4DJ | Walking directions to Star Fruit & Veg |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street, Ilford, IG1 2AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 2FB, 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 2FB 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 theft from the person, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IG1 2FB in Ilford Town is £241,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG1 2FB, including Apex Primary School, The Ursuline Academy Ilford (Good) and Read Academy Education (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IG1 2FB is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 210 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 2FB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 2FB 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).