Postcode IG1 2LU is located in a major urban area, within the Loxford ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Loxford Park area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Loxford Park is £64,692 per year. The nearest station is Barking, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Little Ilford Park.
Loxford Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,763 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Loxford Park has a low crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Loxford Park is £64,692 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 88 ft away from IG1 2LU.
Loxford Park near IG1 2LU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Little Ilford Park | Large | Walking directions to Little Ilford Park |
| 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 2LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 37, Lupin Crescent, Ilford, IG1 2JR | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 8, Tulip Gardens, Ilford, IG1 2JX | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 10, Dahlia Gardens, Ilford, IG1 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 26, Dahlia Gardens, Ilford, IG1 2JU | Terraced | Freehold | £355,500 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | Flat 21, Conifer Court, Bluebell Way, Ilford, IG1 2GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the IG1 2LU postcode area, located within Loxford Park, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sri Store | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2NB | Walking directions to Sri Store |
| 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 |
| 0.4 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 2LU, 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 2LU records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around IG1 2LU in Loxford Park 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 2LU, 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 2LU is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 888 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
IG1 2LU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,763 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 2LU 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.