IG1 1FT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clarks Road, 0.6km from Ley Street in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 28 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 81% 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 is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1FT are sourced from Output Area E00185685 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARKS ROAD, IG1 1FT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARKS ROAD, IG1 1FT.
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28
£ 0 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 1FT 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
IG1 1FT is a high-turnover rental hub — with 81% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 28).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1FT. The average age is 28.3. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 1FT is moderate at 60 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
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
The Palmer Catholic Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Winston Way Academy
Gordon Primary School
South Park Primary School
Seven Kings School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
59 nearby- Best Moon Shop0.6 km
- Classic Halal Foods0.7 km
- Deepa Food Store0.7 km
- Kays Corner Shop0.7 km
- Khan Superfoods0.6 km
- + 54 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Blue Sapphire Hotel0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Chicken House0.7 km
- Delhi O Delhi0.6 km
- Elixir Cafe Bar & Food Market0.7 km
- Hashtag Cafe Ltd0.9 km
- Kebabish Original0.8 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco Stores0.7 km
- Azad Food Centre0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Brothers Fish Bar0.5 km
- Chesters0.9 km
- Lahore Spice0.6 km
- Lakers Chicken0.6 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.6 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Central Restaurant and Lounge0.4 km
- McCafferty's0.9 km
- The Prince Of Wales Public House0.3 km
- Clementswood Bowling Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seven Kings0.5 km
- Ilford1.5 km
- Newbury Park1.6 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11FT · Data under Open Government Licence