IG1 3BS is an active urban area on Northbrook Road, 0.8km from Cranbrook in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Valentines ward and the Ilford South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG1 3BS offers 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. Outside of residential hours, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 64% 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 rates are above average at 114 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £316k, up 8.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00019020 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHBROOK ROAD, IG1 3BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHBROOK ROAD, IG1 3BS.
446
33
£ 47,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
58% of IG1 3BS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 3BS. The average age is 33.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 372,500
2 sales · Mean £ 372,500
Flat
£ 232,000
14 sales · Mean £ 249,444
Terraced
£ 345,000
3 sales · Mean £ 440,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 3BS is above average at 114 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
Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Highlands Primary School
Cleveland Road Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
Sir John Heron Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Spar0.5 km
- Cheatmeals0.4 km
- Hyderabad Wala0.4 km
- London Darbar0.5 km
- Mooboo0.6 km
- + 63 more
Retailers - Other
91 nearby- Ilford Cash & Carry Limited0.7 km
- Josh Food0.9 km
- Mini Supermarket0.7 km
- Smart Portuguese Groceries1.0 km
- Mallais Cash and Carry0.3 km
- + 86 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- City Best Hotel Limited0.4 km
- Park Hotel0.9 km
- Arinza Hotel0.4 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.3 km
- Citybest Hotel Limited0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.4 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.5 km
- Ilford Liberal Club0.6 km
- O'Neills0.5 km
- Ilford Golf Club0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Boba Hub0.6 km
- German Doner Kebab0.5 km
- Icakes0.5 km
- Mad Mac Lounge0.4 km
- Subway0.9 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.4 km
- Manor Park1.5 km
- Woodgrange Park1.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.4 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: IG13BS · Data under Open Government Licence