IG1 4EQ is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.2km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG1 4EQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 54% 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 13% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
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 4EQ are sourced from Output Area E00175156 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG1 4EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 4EQ.
286
25
£ 47,100 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 4EQ 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
With 54% social renting, IG1 4EQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 4EQ. The average age is 24.6. 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 rates near IG1 4EQ 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
Winston Way Academy
Christchurch Primary School
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Cleveland Road Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Primary School
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Seven Kings School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
92 nearby- Spar0.4 km
- Cloudzz ltd0.2 km
- Cheatmeals0.4 km
- Grilled Peri Peri0.5 km
- Hyderabad Wala0.6 km
- + 87 more
Retailers - Other
103 nearby- Ilford Cash & Carry Limited0.2 km
- Ital Bangla Grocery Shop0.3 km
- Ley Street Food & Wine0.6 km
- Aeliya Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Butt Halal Meat0.9 km
- + 98 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- City Best Hotel Limited0.8 km
- Rotana Hotel0.6 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.6 km
- Arinza Hotel0.7 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.6 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.6 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.7 km
- O'Neills0.4 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.6 km
- The Prince Of Wales Public House0.7 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Azad Food Centre0.6 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
85 nearby- Boba Hub0.3 km
- Boujee boba0.6 km
- Caffe Italiano0.2 km
- Central Mission Falafel0.4 km
- Central Out Fry0.4 km
- + 80 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.6 km
- Seven Kings1.4 km
- Newbury Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG14EQ · Data under Open Government Licence