IG1 2EL is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.9km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford ward and the Ilford South constituency.
IG1 2EL 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2EL are sourced from Output Area E00018785 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG1 2EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 2EL.
285
37
£ 46,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 2EL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IG1 2EL has a highly multicultural community character — 71% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2EL. The average age is 36.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 2EL is above average at 114 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Cleveland Road Primary School
Uphall Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Primary School
Winston Way Academy
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Woodlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
119 nearby- Card Factory0.5 km
- Icestone Desserts0.1 km
- P & S Chemists0.1 km
- Paul's Bakery0.1 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.4 km
- + 114 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.4 km
- Travelodge Central0.4 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.8 km
- Cranford Hotel0.8 km
- Rosalee House0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Bar 21 Ilford0.4 km
- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.9 km
- Ilford Liberal Club0.8 km
- O'Neills0.5 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- APNA DES0.1 km
- Burgerbase Ilford0.1 km
- Calabash0.4 km
- Chopstix0.6 km
- Golden Curry Restaurant0.4 km
- + 78 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Quality Foods0.1 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.1 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
73 nearby- Shish BBQ0.6 km
- Auntie Annes0.5 km
- Bubble & Straw0.1 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- Capri’s Pizza0.5 km
- + 68 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.6 km
- Barking1.7 km
- Manor Park1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: IG12EL · Data under Open Government Licence