IG1 2HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lowbrook Road, 0.8km from Little Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 51% 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 is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 16.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2HB are sourced from Output Area E00018753 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWBROOK ROAD, IG1 2HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWBROOK ROAD, IG1 2HB.
530
32
£ 46,700 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 2HB 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 2HB has a highly multicultural community character — 72% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 16.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2HB. The average age is 32.4. 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
Flat
£ 267,500
4 sales · Mean £ 271,750
Terraced
£ 355,000
5 sales · Mean £ 361,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 2HB is moderate at 56 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
Cleveland Road Primary School
Uphall Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Little Ilford School
Woodlands Primary School
St Winefride's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
105 nearby- Romford Road Mini Market0.9 km
- Tristar Newsagents0.9 km
- Eggfree Cake Box0.3 km
- Barking Muslims Association Trust1.0 km
- Loxford Service Station1.0 km
- + 100 more
Restaurant, Cafe
60 nearby- Bel Pomodoro0.9 km
- BurgoTown0.9 km
- MI CHAII0.3 km
- Amazing Burger Ilford1.0 km
- Chef's Pizza1.0 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Big Papas Peri Peri0.8 km
- Bombay Kebabs0.3 km
- Kome Express0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.7 km
- Edesa1.0 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.6 km
- O'Neills0.8 km
- Bar 21 Ilford0.6 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Best Inn Hotel1.0 km
- Cranford Hotel1.0 km
- York Hotel0.9 km
- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.6 km
- Travelodge Central0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Quality Foods0.2 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.8 km
- Barking1.5 km
- Manor Park1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: IG12HB · Data under Open Government Licence