Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

IG1 1SW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 1SW.

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Population

398

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 52,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IG1 1SW has a highly multicultural community character — 70% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG1 1SW is a safe, established residential area located 0.9km from Ley Street in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Mayfield ward and the Ilford South constituency.

This is 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 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 1SW are sourced from Output Area E00018813 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 1SW. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.5%
Asian / British Asian69.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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)

IG1 1SW has low crime rates — 37 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences120
Anti-social behaviour95
Vehicle crime58
Other theft26
Public order26

school Local Schools

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SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School

Good400 pupils0.1 km
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Gordon Primary School

Good423 pupils0.2 km
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Ark Isaac Newton Academy

Outstanding1754 pupils0.5 km
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Winston Way Academy

Good657 pupils0.5 km
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South Park Primary School

Good650 pupils0.7 km
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The Constance Bridgeman Centre

Good10 pupils0.9 km
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Loxford School

Outstanding2824 pupils0.9 km
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The Palmer Catholic Academy

Good1172 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

61 nearby
  • Saheed Halal Butchers Ltd0.5 km
  • Yogi Krupa Food and Wine0.7 km
  • Geetham Late Night Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Ley Street Post Office0.9 km
  • Shell Ilford Filling Station0.8 km
  • + 56 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Beaumont Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Meera Sweets0.7 km
  • Fireaway Pizza0.8 km
  • Ifood Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Lights out mocktails0.8 km
  • + 50 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

53 nearby
  • Ley Street Cafe Bar0.8 km
  • Masala Hut0.9 km
  • OKO Lounge0.8 km
  • Chopstix1.0 km
  • Hardback Cafe0.8 km
  • + 48 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Tesco Stores0.8 km
  • Azad Food Centre0.5 km
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 2 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Central0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Central Restaurant and Lounge0.6 km
  • The Prince Of Wales Public House0.2 km
  • Clementswood Bowling Club0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Seven Kings1.0 km
  • Ilford1.3 km
  • Goodmayes1.9 km