IG1 2JG is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.8km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford 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 — high status management and administration, especially public sector. 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. 86% 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 (160 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2JG are sourced from Output Area E00185781 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG1 2JG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 2JG.
403
26
£ 46,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 2JG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 86% private renter occupancy, IG1 2JG 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2JG. The average age is 26.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 2JG are high at 160 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
Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Dersingham Primary School
Sir John Heron Primary School
Winston Way Academy
Uphall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
107 nearby- Card Factory0.4 km
- Icestone Desserts0.5 km
- P & S Chemists0.4 km
- Paul's Bakery0.4 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.3 km
- + 102 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.0 km
- Travelodge Central0.5 km
- Arinza Hotel0.7 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.4 km
- Citybest Hotel Limited0.7 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bar 21 Ilford0.3 km
- O'Neills0.4 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.4 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.1 km
- Ilford Liberal Club0.6 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
84 nearby- APNA DES0.4 km
- Burgerbase Ilford0.4 km
- Calabash0.2 km
- Chopstix0.5 km
- Golden Curry Restaurant0.4 km
- + 79 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
71 nearby- Shish BBQ0.6 km
- Auntie Annes0.5 km
- Bubble & Straw0.5 km
- Burger King0.4 km
- Capri’s Pizza0.3 km
- + 66 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.3 km
- Manor Park1.6 km
- Woodgrange Park1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG12JG · Data under Open Government Licence