Postcode IG1 2FT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hathaway Crescent 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 24.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 33 ft away from IG1 2FT.
Ilford South West near IG1 2FT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Barking | C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Barking |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4 | East Ham | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to East Ham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hathaway Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Hathaway Crescent Park |
| 0.3 mi | Quaker Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Quaker Burial 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 2FT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 37, Lupin Crescent, Ilford, IG1 2JR | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 175, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 200, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £187,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 214, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LB | Terraced | Freehold | £425,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 263, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LB | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the IG1 2FT postcode area, located within Ilford South West, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 2FT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sami's Stores | Tanner Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8PT | Walking directions to Sami's Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Embas Local | Tanner Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8QA | Walking directions to Embas Local |
| 0.3 mi | Sri Store | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2NB | Walking directions to Sri Store |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Today | 397 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JX | Walking directions to Nisa Today |
| 0.4 mi | Gerry's Convenience | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2LT | Walking directions to Gerry's Convenience |
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 2FT, 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 2FT 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 2FT 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 2FT, including Al Madina School for Girls (Good), Uphall Primary School (Requires improvement) and Little Ilford School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 2FT is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 855 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
IG1 2FT 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 2FT 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.