Postcode IG1 4EL is located in a major urban area, within the Ilford Town ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ilford Central & East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilford Central & East is £72,324 per year. The nearest station is Ilford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Ilford Central & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,256 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Ilford Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 241 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ilford Central & East is £72,324 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 138 ft away from IG1 4EL.
Ilford Central & East near IG1 4EL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £425,000 | £435 |
| Flats | 17 | £220,000 | £344 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4EL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | Flat 13, Spectrum Tower, 2 - 20, Hainault Street, Ilford, IG1 4GZ | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | 225 - 227, High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LX | Other | Freehold | £545,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | 16, Centreway, Ilford, IG1 1ND | Flats | Leasehold | £125,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 11, Centreway, Ilford, IG1 1ND | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Flat 33, Thames View, Centreway Apartments, Ilford, IG1 1NB | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the IG1 4EL postcode area, located within Ilford Central & East, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | International Supermarket | 219 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LX | Walking directions to International Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Simple Fresh Fruit and Vegetables | Green Lane, Redbridge, IG1 1NE | Walking directions to Simple Fresh Fruit and Vegetables |
| 0.1 mi | Subhan Fresh Halal Meat | Axon Place, Redbridge, IG1 1NP | Walking directions to Subhan Fresh Halal Meat |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 168-170 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Green Lane, Redbridge, IG1 1YT | Walking directions to Costcutter |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG1 4EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hossain Mohammed Enamul
Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Saima Ahmed
Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG1 4EL records about 241 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 4EL in Ilford Central & East is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG1 4EL, including Winston Way Academy (Good), The Ursuline Academy Ilford (Good) and Christchurch Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 4EL is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 458 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 4EL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,256 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 4EL 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).