IG1 1DQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.4km from Ilford in Redbridge. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
Within the IG1 district, this postcode is characterised by a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a shop until you drop character: major retail centres of national and regional significance. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are high (200 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00019025 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG1 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 1DQ.
499
32
£ 47,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
At 74% private renter occupancy, IG1 1DQ is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1DQ. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 1DQ are high at 200 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Cleveland Road Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Winston Way Academy
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
97 nearby- Spar0.1 km
- Cloudzz ltd0.5 km
- Cheatmeals0.1 km
- Grilled Peri Peri0.9 km
- Hyderabad Wala0.3 km
- + 92 more
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Ilford Cash & Carry Limited0.2 km
- Ital Bangla Grocery Shop0.7 km
- Ley Street Food & Wine0.9 km
- Mini Supermarket1.0 km
- Aeliya Foods Ltd0.8 km
- + 100 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- City Best Hotel Limited0.5 km
- Rotana Hotel0.4 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.2 km
- Arinza Hotel0.5 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.3 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.4 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.4 km
- O'Neills0.1 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.1 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Azad Food Centre0.9 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.7 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
85 nearby- Boba Hub0.1 km
- Boujee boba0.9 km
- Caffe Italiano0.5 km
- Central Mission Falafel0.8 km
- Central Out Fry0.8 km
- + 80 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.2 km
- Seven Kings1.8 km
- Manor Park2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11DQ · Data under Open Government Licence