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.
ILFORD LANE, IG1 2SF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILFORD LANE, IG1 2SF.
146
38
£ 45,800 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
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.
school Local Schools
Uphall Primary School
Cleveland Road Primary School
Woodlands Primary School
The Constance Bridgeman Centre
Loxford School
Northbury Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
Little Ilford School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Jolly Fisherman PH1.0 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.9 km
- Bar 21 Ilford0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Quality Foods0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: IG12SF · Data under Open Government Licence