IG1 4RU is an active urban area located 0.4km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Valentines ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% 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 above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 4RU are sourced from Output Area E00019013 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG1 4RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 4RU.
349
37
£ 55,200 /yr
46%
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
IG1 4RU has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 4RU. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 4RU is above average at 122 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. 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
Highlands Primary School
Cleveland Road Primary School
Valentines High School
Seven Kings School
Cranbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- Spar0.5 km
- Cloudzz ltd0.7 km
- Cheatmeals0.4 km
- Grilled Peri Peri1.0 km
- Hyderabad Wala0.2 km
- + 79 more
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Ilford Cash & Carry Limited0.6 km
- Ital Bangla Grocery Shop0.8 km
- Ley Street Food & Wine0.9 km
- Abbi Super Store0.5 km
- Halal Sweets Company0.5 km
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- City Best Hotel Limited0.3 km
- Rotana Hotel0.1 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
- Park Hotel0.6 km
- Arinza Hotel0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.2 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.9 km
- The Ilford Bowling Club0.9 km
- O'Neills0.6 km
- Ilford Liberal Club0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Boba Hub0.5 km
- Boujee boba0.9 km
- Caffe Italiano0.5 km
- Central Mission Falafel0.8 km
- Central Out Fry0.8 km
- + 58 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.6 km
- Seven Kings1.8 km
- Newbury Park1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: IG14RU · Data under Open Government Licence