Postcode IG1 4JB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Valentines Park.
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.
Ilford North East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.6% 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.
The average income per household in Ilford North East is £77,221 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG1 4JB.
Ilford North East near IG1 4JB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Valentines Park | Large | Walking directions to Valentines Park |
| 0.4 mi | Vicarage Lane Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Lane Play Park |
Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £241,000 (about £368 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 | 16 | £224,000 | £356 |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4JB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 186, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB | Terraced | Freehold | £39,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 186C, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB | Flats | Leasehold | £285,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 186A, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB | Flats | Leasehold | £193,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 186B, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4JB | Flats | Leasehold | £193,000 | |
| 11 May 2026 | 201A, Balfour Road, Ilford, IG1 4HU | Flats | Freehold | £610,000 |
In the IG1 4JB postcode area, located within Ilford North East, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 4JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | GB Supermarket | Adelaide Road, Redbridge, IG1 4BW | Walking directions to GB Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Late Night Food & Wine | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Late Night Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Ley Street Food & Wine | 317 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AA | Walking directions to Ley Street Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 4JB, 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 4JB 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.
The median sale price around IG1 4JB in Ilford North East is £241,000 (about £368 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to IG1 4JB, including Christchurch Primary School (Good), Winston Way Academy (Good) and Seven Kings School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 4JB is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 898 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 4JB 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 4JB 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).