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IG1

ILFORD

Greater London, London, England

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IG1 is the postcode district for ILFORD, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £456,068
1yr change ▲ 13.2%
Crime 164% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£456,068

▲ 13.2% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

59% above national avg

Crime Rate

214.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

164% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

18 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

Property Prices in IG1

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IG1 is £456,068, which is 65% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in IG1 cost 58.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IG1 have risen 13.2% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £830,250 10
Semi-detached £658,256 78
Terraced £496,261 627
Flat £256,454 346
All types £456,068 1133

5-Year Price History

£429K £443K £458K £472K £486K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IG1

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 214.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IG1 has a crime rate significantly 164% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
66.0 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
15.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
46.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
44.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IG1

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IG1 has 18 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
The Constance Bridgeman Centre Other Not inspected mi
Cleveland Road Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Gordon Primary School Primary Good mi
Uphall Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Woodlands Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

4

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

321,231

Population

57

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
28.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IG1 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IG1 is collected by Redbridge. The Band D rate is £1,976/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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IG1 — ILFORD

Area Summary

IG1 (ILFORD) offers above-average property prices (£456,068, 59% above national average), higher-than-average crime (164% above national average), 18 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IG1 ILFORD

What is the average house price in IG1 ILFORD?
The average house price in IG1 (ILFORD) is £456,068, based on 1133 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 59% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 13.2% over the past year.
Is IG1 ILFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in IG1 is above the national average (214.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (66.0 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (46.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IG1 ILFORD?
The population of IG1 (ILFORD) is approximately 321,231 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 28% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in IG1?
The average broadband download speed in IG1 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IG1 ILFORD?
There are 18 schools in or near IG1. 28% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 4 Good. None require improvement.

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