IG1 2DG is an up-and-coming urban area on Ilford Hill, 0.6km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 84% 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 rates are high (177 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 26.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2DG are sourced from Output Area E00185740 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILFORD HILL, IG1 2DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILFORD HILL, IG1 2DG.
349
26
£ 46,700 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 2DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 84% private renter occupancy, IG1 2DG is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand. Property prices are trending up 26.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2DG. The average age is 26.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 395,000
60 sales · Mean £ 374,963
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 2DG are high at 177 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 Ursuline Academy Ilford
Cleveland Road Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Winston Way Academy
Dersingham Primary School
Uphall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Josh Food0.8 km
- Mini Supermarket0.7 km
- Card Factory0.2 km
- Icestone Desserts0.5 km
- P & S Chemists0.4 km
- + 99 more
Restaurant, Cafe
86 nearby- Tuca Canteen0.5 km
- The Crown Banqueting Suite0.5 km
- APNA DES0.4 km
- Burgerbase Ilford0.5 km
- Calabash0.1 km
- + 81 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Ego Romanian Foods Ltd0.7 km
- Four Season0.9 km
- Lakers0.9 km
- Shish BBQ0.5 km
- Auntie Annes0.3 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Stores1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.2 km
- Travelodge Central0.4 km
- City Best Hotel Limited0.5 km
- Arinza Hotel0.6 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bar 21 Ilford0.2 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.5 km
- O'Neills0.2 km
- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.4 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.1 km
- Manor Park1.7 km
- Woodgrange Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG12DG · Data under Open Government Licence