IG1 8QB is an up-and-coming urban area located 0.5km from Ilford in Redbridge. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Clementswood ward and the Ilford South constituency.
IG1 8QB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 high (207 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 8QB are sourced from Output Area E00185704 (shared with 1402 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG1 8QB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 8QB.
291
40
£ 0 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 8QB 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
IG1 8QB has a significant social housing presence — 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 8QB. The average age is 40.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 8QB are high at 207 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
Cleveland Road Primary School
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Winston Way Academy
Christchurch Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Gordon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
99 nearby- Spar0.2 km
- Cloudzz ltd0.4 km
- Cheatmeals0.3 km
- Grilled Peri Peri0.8 km
- Hyderabad Wala0.5 km
- + 94 more
Retailers - Other
111 nearby- Ilford Cash & Carry Limited0.2 km
- Ital Bangla Grocery Shop0.7 km
- Aeliya Foods Ltd0.6 km
- Butt Halal Meat0.6 km
- Ilford Lane Service Station0.8 km
- + 106 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- City Best Hotel Limited0.7 km
- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.4 km
- Travelodge Central0.1 km
- Arinza Hotel0.7 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.5 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.5 km
- Ilford Liberal Club0.4 km
- Bar 21 Ilford0.1 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.6 km
- O'Neills0.1 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
11 nearby- Azad Food Centre0.9 km
- BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.4 km
- Tesco Stores0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
87 nearby- Boba Hub0.2 km
- Boujee boba1.0 km
- Caffe Italiano0.6 km
- Central Mission Falafel0.8 km
- Central Out Fry0.8 km
- + 82 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.3 km
- Seven Kings1.8 km
- Manor Park2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG18QB · Data under Open Government Licence