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IG2

ILFORD

Greater London, London, England

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IG2 encompasses ILFORD and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £449,204
1yr change ▼ 2.7%
Crime 29% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£449,204

▼ 2.7% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

57% above national avg

Crime Rate

105.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

29% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

8 schools

Broadband Speed

375 Mbps

Property Prices in IG2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IG2 is £449,204, which is 66% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in IG2 cost 56.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IG2 have fallen 2.7% 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 £648,907 14
Semi-detached £593,676 63
Terraced £540,292 288
Flat £240,904 183
All types £449,204 572

5-Year Price History

£444K £447K £450K £453K £456K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IG2

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

With 105.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IG2 has a crime rate significantly 29% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
34.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
3.5 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
9.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
22.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
19.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IG2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IG2 has 8 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Newbury Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
William Torbitt Primary School Primary Good mi
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Seven Kings School Other Not inspected mi
Valentines High School Secondary Outstanding mi

1

Outstanding

3

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 IG2 are 375.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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375.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IG2 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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IG2 — ILFORD

Area Summary

IG2 (ILFORD) offers above-average property prices (£449,204, 57% above national average), higher-than-average crime (29% above national average), 8 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (375 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IG2 ILFORD

What is the average house price in IG2 ILFORD?
The average house price in IG2 (ILFORD) is £449,204, based on 572 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 57% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.7% over the past year.
Is IG2 ILFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in IG2 is above the national average (105.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (34.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (22.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IG2 ILFORD?
The population of IG2 (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 IG2?
The average broadband download speed in IG2 is 375 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IG2 ILFORD?
There are 8 schools in or near IG2. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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