IG1 1EJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Bedford Road, 0.7km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Clementswood ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 (143 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £472k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00018558 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEDFORD ROAD, IG1 1EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEDFORD ROAD, IG1 1EJ.
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 1EJ 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
Cultural diversity defines IG1 1EJ — 75% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1EJ. The average age is 35.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 470,000
6 sales · Mean £ 482,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 1EJ are high at 143 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
Cleveland Road Primary School
Winston Way Academy
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Uphall Primary School
Gordon Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Card Factory0.4 km
- Icestone Desserts0.1 km
- P & S Chemists0.1 km
- Paul's Bakery0.1 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.4 km
- + 106 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.5 km
- Travelodge Central0.2 km
- City Best Hotel Limited1.0 km
- Arinza Hotel1.0 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bar 21 Ilford0.3 km
- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.8 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.4 km
- The Prince Of Wales Public House1.0 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
93 nearby- APNA DES0.1 km
- Burgerbase Ilford0.1 km
- Calabash0.4 km
- Chopstix0.4 km
- Golden Curry Restaurant0.3 km
- + 88 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Quality Foods0.2 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.2 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
84 nearby- Shish BBQ0.4 km
- Auntie Annes0.4 km
- Bubble & Straw0.1 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Capri’s Pizza0.5 km
- + 79 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.5 km
- Barking1.8 km
- Seven Kings1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11EJ · Data under Open Government Licence