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.
IG1 1SW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 1SW.
398
35
£ 52,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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)
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.
school Local Schools
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Primary School
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Winston Way Academy
South Park Primary School
The Constance Bridgeman Centre
Loxford School
The Palmer Catholic Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Central0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: IG11SW · Data under Open Government Licence