Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

WISTERIA CLOSE, IG1 2BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WISTERIA CLOSE, IG1 2BH.

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Population

371

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British16.3%
Asian / British Asian57.2%
Black / African / Caribbean19.1%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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.

Violence and sexual offences194
Anti-social behaviour190
Other theft36
Public order36
Theft from the person35

school Local Schools

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Uphall Primary School

Requires Improvement903 pupils0.1 km
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Little Ilford School

Good1542 pupils0.7 km
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Northbury Primary School

Good857 pupils0.7 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils0.8 km
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Cleveland Road Primary School

Outstanding877 pupils0.9 km
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St Winefride's RC Primary School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good755 pupils0.9 km
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Essex Primary School

Outstanding927 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Barking Park Hotel Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Quality Foods0.8 km
  • BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.8 km
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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