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IG1 4BL

Ley Street

Ilford Town

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Detailed insights for IG1 4BL

Overview

Postcode IG1 4BL is located in a major urban area, within the Ilford Town ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ilford North East area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilford North East is £77,221 per year. The nearest station is Ilford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Ilford North East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,094 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 31% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ilford North East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Ilford North East is £77,221 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 300 ft away from IG1 4BL.

Flood risk

No risk

Ilford North East near IG1 4BL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 4BL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford
0.8 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Seven Kings

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
447
Population density
14,900 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.37(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.2(-66%)
Vehicle crime
2.87(-69%)
Other crime
2.3(+54%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.15(-80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
142
31.98%
Bangladeshi
96
21.62%
Pakistani
77
17.34%
Other
29
6.53%
British
26
5.86%
Total population: 444

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
109
35.39%
No qualifications
59
19.16%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.74%
Total 16+ residents: 308

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
46
38.98%
Owns outright
36
30.51%
Owns with a mortgage
23
19.49%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.24%
Other social rented
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Ilford Town

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £294K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Ilford Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilford Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£425,000£435
Flats17£220,000£344

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilford Town

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilford Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
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£251£367
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilford Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ilford Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4BL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4BL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 2025132, Thorold Road, Ilford, IG1 4EYTerracedLeasehold£295,000
11 Jun 2025128, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JDFlatsLeasehold£305,000
30 May 202511, Hainault Street, Ilford, IG1 4EJTerracedFreehold£360,000
30 May 202511, Hainault Street, Ilford, IG1 4EJTerracedFreehold£360,000
10 Sept 2025Flat 174, City View, Centreway Apartments, Ilford, IG1 1NLFlatsLeasehold£220,000

Schools

In the IG1 4BL postcode area, located within Ilford North East, there are 12 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 4BL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryChristchurch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryWinston Way AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Ursuline Academy IlfordAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 4BL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 4BL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miGB SupermarketAdelaide Road, Redbridge, IG1 4BWWalking directions to GB Supermarket
0.1 miBella119 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BHWalking directions to Bella
0.1 miFarmfoods261-275 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NJWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miLidl261-275 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1NJWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miSubhan Fresh Halal MeatAxon Place, Redbridge, IG1 1NPWalking directions to Subhan Fresh Halal Meat

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,589

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 4BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hossain Mohammed Enamul

Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Saima Ahmed

Ilford Town - 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
WardIlford TownE05011246
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ilford North EastE02000776
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 026BE01003782
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 4BL

Is IG1 4BL (Ilford North East) safe?

The area around IG1 4BL records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 4BL?

The median sale price around IG1 4BL in Ilford North East is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG1 4BL?

There are 20 schools close to IG1 4BL, including Christchurch Primary School (Good), Winston Way Academy (Good) and The Ursuline Academy Ilford (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG1 4BL?

The closest station to IG1 4BL is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 648 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around IG1 4BL?

IG1 4BL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,094 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG1 4BL (Ilford North East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 4BL 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).