IG1 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Road, 0.5km from Ley Street in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG1 1BF offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 93 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00175132 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH ROAD, IG1 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, IG1 1BF.
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29
£ 0 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 1BF 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
IG1 1BF has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 29 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1BF. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 1BF is above average at 93 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
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Gordon Primary School
The Palmer Catholic Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Christchurch Primary School
Seven Kings School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Saheed Halal Butchers Ltd0.9 km
- Yogi Krupa Food and Wine1.0 km
- Geetham Late Night Food & Wine0.4 km
- Ley Street Post Office0.5 km
- Shell Ilford Filling Station0.3 km
- + 61 more
Takeaway Shop
64 nearby- Beaumont Fish Bar0.9 km
- Meera Sweets0.9 km
- Fireaway Pizza0.4 km
- Ifood Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Lights out mocktails0.4 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
64 nearby- Ley Street Cafe Bar0.4 km
- Masala Hut0.5 km
- OKO Lounge0.4 km
- Cloudzz ltd0.5 km
- Colony Restaurant0.4 km
- + 59 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Tesco Stores0.4 km
- Azad Food Centre0.1 km
- Co-op0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Blue Sapphire Hotel1.0 km
- Travelodge Central0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Clementswood Bowling Club0.8 km
- Central Restaurant and Lounge0.7 km
- The Prince Of Wales Public House0.2 km
- Ilford Liberal Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seven Kings0.8 km
- Ilford1.2 km
- Newbury Park1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11BF · Data under Open Government Licence