IG1 4HR is a lively urban neighbourhood on Balfour Road, 0.1km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG1 4HR offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 41% 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 (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Prices average £491k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 4HR are sourced from Output Area E00019010 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALFOUR ROAD, IG1 4HR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALFOUR ROAD, IG1 4HR.
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£ 55,200 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines IG1 4HR — 77% 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 4HR. The average age is 32.6. 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 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
Flat
£ 330,000
8 sales · Mean £ 327,625
Semi-Detached
£ 460,000
4 sales · Mean £ 456,250
Terraced
£ 575,000
1 sales · Mean £ 575,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 4HR are high at 160 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
Christchurch Primary School
Winston Way Academy
Cleveland Road Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Seven Kings School
Gordon Primary School
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Card Factory0.4 km
- Icestone Desserts0.9 km
- P & S Chemists0.8 km
- Paul's Bakery0.8 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.5 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.8 km
- Travelodge Central0.6 km
- City Best Hotel Limited0.5 km
- Rotana Hotel0.3 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bar 21 Ilford0.6 km
- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.4 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.8 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.4 km
- O'Neills0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
88 nearby- APNA DES0.8 km
- Burgerbase Ilford0.9 km
- Calabash0.6 km
- Chopstix0.4 km
- Golden Curry Restaurant0.5 km
- + 83 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Azad Food Centre0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
78 nearby- Shish BBQ0.4 km
- Auntie Annes0.4 km
- Bubble & Straw0.9 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Capri’s Pizza0.5 km
- + 73 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.5 km
- Seven Kings1.6 km
- Newbury Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG14HR · Data under Open Government Licence