IG1 2ZJ is an up-and-coming urban area on Ilford Hill, 0.7km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Ilford Town ward and the Ilford South constituency.
Day-to-day life in IG1 2ZJ has the character of a neighbourhood popular with working professionals and graduates. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge. Employment levels are high (66% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 67.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2ZJ are sourced from Output Area E00185831 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ILFORD HILL, IG1 2ZJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILFORD HILL, IG1 2ZJ.
194
31
£ 46,700 /yr
76%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 2ZJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 76% economic activity and an average age of 31, IG1 2ZJ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone. Property prices are trending down 67.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2ZJ. The average age is 31.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 158,700
64 sales · Mean £ 164,274
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 2ZJ are high at 182 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
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Cleveland Road Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Winston Way Academy
Sir John Heron Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
104 nearby- Aeliya Foods Ltd0.8 km
- Butt Halal Meat0.8 km
- Ilford Lane Service Station0.9 km
- Noori Halal Butchers0.9 km
- S.S. Supermarket1.0 km
- + 99 more
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Hebron Cafe0.7 km
- Manjaros0.9 km
- Nitrotreatz1.0 km
- The Ottoman Doner – Ilford Lane0.9 km
- Tuca Canteen0.4 km
- + 80 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.6 km
- Quality Foods0.6 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
66 nearby- Beyond Boba0.9 km
- Bombay Pan Chowpatty0.7 km
- Cakes & Bakes0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken1.0 km
- Kentucky King0.8 km
- + 61 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Rotana Hotel0.6 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.1 km
- Arinza Hotel0.5 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.2 km
- Citybest Hotel Limited0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Ilford Cricket Club0.5 km
- O'Neills0.2 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.2 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.2 km
- Bar 21 Ilford0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.1 km
- Manor Park1.7 km
- Woodgrange Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG12ZJ · Data under Open Government Licence