IG1 2LJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ilford Lane, 0.7km from Loxford 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 55% 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 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2LJ are sourced from Output Area E00018755 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILFORD LANE, IG1 2LJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILFORD LANE, IG1 2LJ.
402
32
£ 46,700 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 2LJ 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
Cultural diversity defines IG1 2LJ — 70% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2LJ. The average age is 32.2. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 2LJ is moderate at 65 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
Woodlands Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
Loxford School
The Constance Bridgeman Centre
Little Ilford School
Winston Way Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Aeliya Foods Ltd0.2 km
- Butt Halal Meat0.1 km
- Ilford Lane Service Station0.0 km
- Noori Halal Butchers0.0 km
- S.S. Supermarket0.1 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Afters Ice Cream & Desserts0.1 km
- Haweli Restaurant0.2 km
- Hebron Cafe0.2 km
- Manjaros0.0 km
- Nagina Sweet Restaurant0.1 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.3 km
- Quality Foods0.3 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Beaumont Fish Bar1.0 km
- Beyond Boba0.1 km
- BIM's0.4 km
- Bombay Pan Chowpatty0.2 km
- Cakes & Bakes0.3 km
- + 50 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Barking Park Hotel Ltd1.0 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd1.0 km
- York Hotel1.0 km
- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.8 km
- Travelodge Central0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.7 km
- O'Neills0.9 km
- Bar 21 Ilford0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.9 km
- Barking1.4 km
- Manor Park2.0 km
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Postcode Profile: IG12LJ · Data under Open Government Licence