IG1 1DS is an up-and-coming urban area on High Road, 0.4km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Clementswood ward and the Ilford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG1 1DS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are high (197 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00185704 (shared with 1402 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH ROAD, IG1 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, IG1 1DS.
291
40
£ 0 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 1DS 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
Social renting makes up 41% of tenure in IG1 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1DS. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 1DS are high at 197 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
Winston Way Academy
Christchurch Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Gordon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
114 nearby- Josh Food1.0 km
- Mini Supermarket1.0 km
- Geetham Late Night Food & Wine1.0 km
- Shell Ilford Filling Station0.9 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- + 109 more
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Tuca Canteen0.7 km
- Ley Street Cafe Bar1.0 km
- OKO Lounge1.0 km
- The Crown Banqueting Suite0.6 km
- APNA DES0.4 km
- + 96 more
Takeaway Shop
92 nearby- Ego Romanian Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Fireaway Pizza1.0 km
- Ifood Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Lights out mocktails0.9 km
- Wingz grill Ltd1.0 km
- + 87 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco Stores0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.4 km
- Travelodge Central0.2 km
- City Best Hotel Limited0.7 km
- Arinza Hotel0.6 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bar 21 Ilford0.2 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.6 km
- O'Neills0.1 km
- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.5 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.2 km
- Seven Kings1.8 km
- Manor Park2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11DS · Data under Open Government Licence