IG1 2HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lowbrook Road, 0.7km from Loxford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford ward and the Ilford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG1 2HL is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 52% 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. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 2HL are sourced from Output Area E00018752 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOWBROOK ROAD, IG1 2HL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWBROOK ROAD, IG1 2HL.
522
34
£ 46,700 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 2HL 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
With 52% social renting, IG1 2HL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2HL. The average age is 33.9. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 2HL is moderate at 52 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
Uphall Primary School
Cleveland Road Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
Little Ilford School
Woodlands Primary School
Northbury Primary School
St Winefride's RC Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- WingFixx Ltd0.7 km
- APNA DES0.7 km
- Burgerbase Ilford0.7 km
- JRC Global Buffet1.0 km
- Oodles Chinese0.4 km
- + 19 more
Retailers - Other
60 nearby- Josh Food0.8 km
- RS Traders Limited0.4 km
- Nisa Today0.7 km
- Icestone Desserts0.7 km
- P & S Chemists0.8 km
- + 55 more
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Flavours Indi Spices0.7 km
- Hing Wok0.7 km
- Kome Express1.0 km
- Bubble & Straw0.6 km
- Crispy's Chicken0.8 km
- + 34 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Jolly Fisherman PH0.8 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)1.0 km
- Barking Park Hotel Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Quality Foods0.6 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barking1.1 km
- Ilford1.2 km
- Woodgrange Park1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: IG12HL · Data under Open Government Licence