Postcode insights

IG1 2QJ

Vine Gardens

Loxford

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Detailed insights for IG1 2QJ

Overview

Postcode IG1 2QJ 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 very high crime levels, with around 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barking Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
120
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Loxford Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,924 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Loxford Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.4%

Approximately 5.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Loxford Park is £64,692 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG1 2QJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Loxford Park near IG1 2QJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Barking located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 2QJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Barking

C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Barking
0.8 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG1 2QJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miBarking ParkLargeWalking directions to Barking Park
0.1 miLoxford ParkLargeWalking directions to Loxford Park

Area Profile

Population
470
Population density
10,107.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.28(+78%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.56(+40%)
Vehicle crime
24.1(+157%)
Drugs
7.8(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.38(+12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
181
38.35%
Bangladeshi
67
14.19%
Indian
53
11.23%
Other Asian
35
7.42%
Other
24
5.08%
Total population: 472

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
37.74%
No qualifications
64
17.63%
Level 3 (A level)
60
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
12.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
9.64%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
34.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
38
29.46%
Owns outright
36
27.91%
Other social rented
5
3.88%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.33%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Loxford

Median price£397,500
Price per sq ft£446
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£281K – £461K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Loxford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached2£462,500£511
Terraced23£430,000£497
Flats11£255,000£410

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Loxford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loxford.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Loxford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loxford.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Loxford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Loxford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 2QJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 2QJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 202551, Fairway Gardens, Ilford, IG1 2QGTerracedFreehold£475,000
21 Mar 202539, Fairway Gardens, Ilford, IG1 2QGTerracedFreehold£515,000
22 Oct 202519, Brockenhurst Gardens, Ilford, IG1 2QWTerracedFreehold£465,000
05 Sept 202516, Eton Road, Ilford, IG1 2UETerracedFreehold£435,000
14 Jan 202612, Staines Road, Ilford, IG1 2XFTerracedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the IG1 2QJ postcode area, located within Loxford Park, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 2QJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWoodlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryUphall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.3 miNot applicableAl Madina School for GirlsOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 2QJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 2QJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSri StoreIlford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2NBWalking directions to Sri Store
0.1 miGerry's ConvenienceIlford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2LTWalking directions to Gerry's Convenience
0.2 miLoxford General Store42 Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2PJWalking directions to Loxford General Store
0.2 miAngel Supermarket273-275 Ilford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2SDWalking directions to Angel Supermarket
0.3 miShell ShopIlford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2LJWalking directions to Shell Shop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,460
Band B£1,703
Band C£1,946
Band D£2,190
Band E£2,676
Band F£3,163
Band G£3,649
Band H£4,379

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IG1 2QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Foyzur Rahman

Loxford - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mazhar Saleem

Loxford - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sahdia Ehsan Warraich

Loxford - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jas Athwal

Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford SouthE14001301
WardLoxfordE05011247
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Loxford ParkE02000783
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 033AE01003731
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 2QJ

Is IG1 2QJ (Loxford Park) safe?

The area around IG1 2QJ records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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.

What is the average house price near IG1 2QJ?

The median sale price around IG1 2QJ in Loxford Park is £397,500 (about £446 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG1 2QJ?

There are 20 schools close to IG1 2QJ, including Woodlands Primary School (Good), Uphall Primary School (Requires improvement) and Al Madina School for Girls (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG1 2QJ?

The closest station to IG1 2QJ is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 1,009 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around IG1 2QJ?

IG1 2QJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,924 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG1 2QJ (Loxford Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 2QJ 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).

Data Sources

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.