IG1 1FS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Road, 0.6km from Seven Kings in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG1 1FS offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With an average age of just 28, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 87% 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 is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1FS are sourced from Output Area E00185744 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH ROAD, IG1 1FS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, IG1 1FS.
384
28
£ 0 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 1FS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
IG1 1FS is a high-turnover rental hub — with 87% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 28).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1FS. The average age is 27.6. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 1FS is moderate at 67 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 Palmer Catholic Academy
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Seven Kings School
South Park Primary School
Winston Way Academy
Gordon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
56 nearby- Ital Bangla Grocery Shop0.8 km
- Ley Street Food & Wine0.6 km
- Noori Foods0.4 km
- Allen Bottle and Basket1.0 km
- Attock Store Ltd0.9 km
- + 51 more
Restaurant, Cafe
51 nearby- Cloudzz ltd1.0 km
- Colony Restaurant0.1 km
- Grilled Peri Peri0.6 km
- Gymkhana Restaurant0.4 km
- Moral Cafe Restaurant0.8 km
- + 46 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Azad Food Centre0.5 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Boujee boba0.6 km
- Caffe Italiano1.0 km
- Central Mission Falafel0.7 km
- Central Out Fry0.7 km
- Central SBgrillz0.7 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Blue Sapphire Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Clementswood Bowling Club0.9 km
- Central Restaurant and Lounge0.4 km
- McCafferty's0.7 km
- The Prince Of Wales Public House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seven Kings0.3 km
- Newbury Park1.4 km
- Goodmayes1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Seven Kings Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG11FS · Data under Open Government Licence