Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

ILFORD HILL, IG1 2ZJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILFORD HILL, IG1 2ZJ.

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Population

194

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

76%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British44.2%
Asian / British Asian29.4%
Black / African / Caribbean17.8%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

76%Active
FT: 66%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences509
Anti-social behaviour407
Theft from the person334
Shoplifting230
Other theft219

school Local Schools

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The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Good747 pupils0.5 km
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Cleveland Road Primary School

Outstanding877 pupils0.7 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils0.8 km
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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils0.8 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils0.9 km
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Christchurch Primary School

Good1153 pupils0.9 km
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Winston Way Academy

Good657 pupils1.0 km
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Sir John Heron Primary School

Good446 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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
local_bar

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