IG1 2BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wisteria Close, 0.8km from Little Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford ward and the Ilford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG1 2BH 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 31% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £421k, down 15.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2BH are sourced from Output Area E00018766 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WISTERIA CLOSE, IG1 2BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WISTERIA CLOSE, IG1 2BH.
371
34
£ 46,700 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines IG1 2BH — 57% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2BH. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Terraced
£ 438,000
3 sales · Mean £ 420,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 2BH is moderate at 53 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
Uphall Primary School
Little Ilford School
Northbury Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
Cleveland Road Primary School
St Winefride's RC Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
Essex Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Icestone Desserts0.9 km
- P & S Chemists0.9 km
- Paul's Bakery0.9 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.4 km
- General Food Store0.5 km
- + 55 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- APNA DES0.9 km
- Burgerbase Ilford0.9 km
- Cafe Rey0.4 km
- Franzos0.4 km
- Constancia argentine grill0.6 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
40 nearby- Bubble & Straw0.8 km
- Crispy's Chicken1.0 km
- Grill House0.9 km
- Griller0.9 km
- Lahori Darbar0.9 km
- + 35 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barking Park Hotel Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Quality Foods0.8 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Jolly Fisherman PH0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barking1.0 km
- Ilford1.4 km
- Woodgrange Park1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: IG12BH · Data under Open Government Licence