IG1 1EF is a lively urban neighbourhood located 0.4km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 72% 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 (219 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00175133 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG1 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 1EF.
447
30
£ 0 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 1EF 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
72% of homes in IG1 1EF are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1EF. The average age is 30.1. 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 1EF are high at 219 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
Cleveland Road Primary School
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Christchurch Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Primary School
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
101 nearby- Tuca Canteen0.9 km
- Ley Street Cafe Bar0.8 km
- Masala Hut1.0 km
- OKO Lounge0.8 km
- The Crown Banqueting Suite0.7 km
- + 96 more
Retailers - Other
113 nearby- Geetham Late Night Food & Wine0.8 km
- Ley Street Post Office1.0 km
- Shell Ilford Filling Station0.7 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Icestone Desserts0.5 km
- + 108 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Tesco Stores0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
92 nearby- Fireaway Pizza0.8 km
- Ifood Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Lights out mocktails0.8 km
- Wingz grill Ltd0.8 km
- Shish BBQ0.0 km
- + 87 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.6 km
- Travelodge Central0.1 km
- City Best Hotel Limited0.8 km
- Arinza Hotel0.7 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bar 21 Ilford0.3 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.7 km
- O'Neills0.3 km
- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.6 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.4 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.4 km
- Seven Kings1.6 km
- Barking2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11EF · Data under Open Government Licence