Postcode IG1 8TU 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 532.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 4.1× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Uphall Recreation Ground.
Ilford Central & East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Ilford Central & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 532.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.2% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from IG1 8TU.
Ilford Central & East near IG1 8TU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Uphall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Uphall Recreation Ground |
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 |
No sales records found in the last 18 months.
In the IG1 8TU postcode area, located within Ilford Central & East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 8TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 60 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1DL | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Star Fruit & Veg | Chapel Road, Redbridge, IG1 4DJ | Walking directions to Star Fruit & Veg |
| 0.1 mi | European Market | Ilford Hill, Redbridge, IG1 4DU | Walking directions to European Market |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 168-170 High Road, Ilford, IG1 1LL | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street, Ilford, IG1 2AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 8TU, 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 8TU records about 533 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 8TU 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 8TU, including Cleveland Road Primary School (Outstanding), The Ursuline Academy Ilford (Good) and The Ursuline Prep School Ilford. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 8TU is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 222 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 8TU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,545 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 8TU 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).