Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

ILFORD HILL, IG1 2DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILFORD HILL, IG1 2DG.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG1 2DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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1/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British14.4%
Asian / British Asian69.8%
Black / African / Caribbean10.6%
Other / Mixed5.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences490
Anti-social behaviour385
Theft from the person341
Shoplifting231
Other theft214

school Local Schools

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The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Good747 pupils0.5 km
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Cleveland Road Primary School

Outstanding877 pupils0.6 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils0.8 km
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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils0.8 km
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Christchurch Primary School

Good1153 pupils0.9 km
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Winston Way Academy

Good657 pupils0.9 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils1.0 km
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Uphall Primary School

Requires Improvement903 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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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

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
local_bar

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