Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

ILFORD LANE, IG1 2SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILFORD LANE, IG1 2SF.

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Population

146

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 45,800 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IG1 2SF 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.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 59% of tenure in IG1 2SF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG1 2SF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ilford Lane, 0.5km from Loxford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford ward and the Ilford South constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IG1 2SF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 59% 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 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £520k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2SF are sourced from Output Area E00018757 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2SF. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.6%
Asian / British Asian51.0%
Black / African / Caribbean13.7%
Other / Mixed13.7%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 14%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 520,000

2 sales · Mean £ 520,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IG1 2SF 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.

Violence and sexual offences284
Anti-social behaviour225
Vehicle crime66
Theft from the person50
Public order49

school Local Schools

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Uphall Primary School

Requires Improvement903 pupils0.3 km
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Cleveland Road Primary School

Outstanding877 pupils0.5 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good755 pupils0.6 km
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The Constance Bridgeman Centre

Good10 pupils0.8 km
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Loxford School

Outstanding2824 pupils0.8 km
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Northbury Primary School

Good857 pupils0.9 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils1.0 km
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Little Ilford School

Good1542 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • WingFixx Ltd0.7 km
  • MI CHAII0.6 km
  • Faroz Restaurant0.9 km
  • Smoke & Ice Lounge0.7 km
  • Oodles Chinese0.2 km
  • + 33 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Josh Food0.9 km
  • RS Traders Limited0.7 km
  • Nisa Today0.9 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box0.5 km
  • Grace Post Office0.9 km
  • + 60 more
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Takeaway Shop

39 nearby
  • Flavours Indi Spices0.9 km
  • Hing Wok0.9 km
  • Bombay Kebabs0.6 km
  • Spice Hut0.2 km
  • Chocoberry Cafe0.1 km
  • + 34 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Jolly Fisherman PH1.0 km
  • The Papermakers Arms Public House0.9 km
  • Bar 21 Ilford0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Quality Foods0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Barking Park Hotel Ltd0.8 km
  • Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)1.0 km
  • Travelodge Central0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford1.1 km
  • Barking1.2 km
  • Woodgrange Park2.1 km