Postcode IG1 2LE 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 very high crime levels, with around 194.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 8,275 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 194.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from IG1 2LE.
Ilford South West near IG1 2LE 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Little Ilford Park | Large | Walking directions to Little Ilford Park |
| 0.2 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 2LE.
In the IG1 2LE postcode area, located within Ilford South West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 2LE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aeliya Foods | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2RT | Walking directions to Aeliya Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Eagle Supermarket | 88 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2LD | Walking directions to Eagle Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Shell Shop | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2LJ | Walking directions to Shell Shop |
| 0.2 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 2LE, 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 2LE records about 195 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 2LE 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 2LE, 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 2LE is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 641 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 2LE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,275 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 2LE 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.