IG1 1FB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Ley Street 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 self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 57% 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 96 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1FB are sourced from Output Area E00185739 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG1 1FB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 1FB.
361
33
£ 0 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 1FB 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
50% of IG1 1FB's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1FB. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1FB is above average at 96 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
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Winston Way Academy
Gordon Primary School
The Palmer Catholic Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
South Park Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
66 nearby- Ilford Cash & Carry Limited0.9 km
- Ital Bangla Grocery Shop0.5 km
- Ley Street Food & Wine0.5 km
- Noori Foods0.3 km
- Best Moon Shop0.8 km
- + 61 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Cloudzz ltd0.6 km
- Colony Restaurant0.4 km
- Grilled Peri Peri0.3 km
- Gymkhana Restaurant0.5 km
- Moral Cafe Restaurant0.5 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Azad Food Centre0.2 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Boujee boba0.5 km
- Caffe Italiano0.7 km
- Central Mission Falafel0.4 km
- Central Out Fry0.4 km
- Central SBgrillz0.4 km
- + 56 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Blue Sapphire Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge Central1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Clementswood Bowling Club0.6 km
- Central Restaurant and Lounge0.5 km
- The Prince Of Wales Public House0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seven Kings0.7 km
- Ilford1.3 km
- Newbury Park1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11FB · Data under Open Government Licence