Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

ILFORD LANE, IG1 2LE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILFORD LANE, IG1 2LE.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IG1 2LE 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.

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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IG1 2LE has a highly multicultural community character — 71% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 37 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG1 2LE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ilford Lane, 0.9km from Loxford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford ward and the Ilford South constituency.

Day-to-day life in IG1 2LE has the character of 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 — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 above average at 98 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2LE are sourced from Output Area E00018785 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2LE. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.5%
Asian / British Asian70.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IG1 2LE is above average at 98 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.

Violence and sexual offences341
Anti-social behaviour189
Theft from the person156
Other theft109
Public order84

school Local Schools

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Cleveland Road Primary School

Outstanding877 pupils0.2 km
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Uphall Primary School

Requires Improvement903 pupils0.6 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils0.8 km
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Winston Way Academy

Good657 pupils0.9 km
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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils0.9 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils0.9 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good755 pupils0.9 km
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Good747 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

108 nearby
  • Alimentara1.0 km
  • Cake Box0.9 km
  • Casino Tivoli0.7 km
  • International Supermarket0.7 km
  • Judiya Enterprises Ltd0.9 km
  • + 103 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ilford Liberal Club0.9 km
  • Bar 21 Ilford0.5 km
  • O'Neills0.6 km
  • Jono's Freehouse0.7 km
  • The Great Spoon Of Ilford1.0 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

79 nearby
  • Amazing Burger Ilford0.8 km
  • Chef's Pizza0.7 km
  • Delicious Cafe0.6 km
  • Enish Restaurant and Bar0.9 km
  • Firecracker Canteen0.5 km
  • + 74 more
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Supermarkets

9 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

67 nearby
  • Kome Express0.5 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.6 km
  • Edesa0.8 km
  • Greedy Cow Boba & Juices1.0 km
  • Kulcha Express0.7 km
  • + 62 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.5 km
  • Travelodge Central0.5 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.7 km
  • Best Inn Hotel0.9 km
  • Cranford Hotel0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford0.7 km
  • Barking1.6 km
  • Manor Park1.9 km