IG1 1AS is an up-and-coming urban area on The Exchange, 0.3km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 high (223 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00175171 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE EXCHANGE, IG1 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE EXCHANGE, IG1 1AS.
454
32
£ 47,100 /yr
44%
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
68% of IG1 1AS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. 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 1AS. The average age is 32.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 1AS are high at 223 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
Cleveland Road Primary School
Winston Way Academy
Christchurch Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Primary School
Gordon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
96 nearby- Spar0.1 km
- Cloudzz ltd0.4 km
- Cheatmeals0.2 km
- Grilled Peri Peri0.8 km
- Hyderabad Wala0.4 km
- + 91 more
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Ilford Cash & Carry Limited0.1 km
- Ital Bangla Grocery Shop0.6 km
- Ley Street Food & Wine0.9 km
- Aeliya Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Butt Halal Meat0.8 km
- + 100 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- City Best Hotel Limited0.6 km
- Rotana Hotel0.5 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.3 km
- Arinza Hotel0.6 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.4 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.5 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.5 km
- O'Neills0.1 km
- The Prince Of Wales Public House1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Azad Food Centre0.9 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
88 nearby- Boba Hub0.0 km
- Boujee boba0.9 km
- Caffe Italiano0.5 km
- Central Mission Falafel0.7 km
- Central Out Fry0.7 km
- + 83 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.3 km
- Seven Kings1.7 km
- Manor Park2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11AS · Data under Open Government Licence