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IG4

ILFORD

Greater London, London, England

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IG4 is the postcode district for ILFORD, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £593,529
1yr change ▲ 1.6%
Crime 18% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£593,529

▲ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

107% above national avg

Crime Rate

66.4/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

18% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

382 Mbps

Property Prices in IG4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IG4 is £593,529, which is 55% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in IG4 cost 106.8% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IG4 have risen 1.6% 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 £700,000 6
Semi-detached £640,238 43
Terraced £610,308 107
Flat £202,266 35
All types £593,529 201

5-Year Price History

£547K £572K £597K £622K £647K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IG4

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

With 66.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IG4 has a crime rate 18% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
19.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
8.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IG4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IG4 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Beehive Preparatory School Other Not inspected mi
Redbridge Primary School Primary Good mi
Beal High School Secondary Good mi
Beacon Business Innovation Hub Other Good mi

0

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 IG4 are 382.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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382.0 Mbps

Avg Download

69.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

99%

Superfast Coverage

95%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IG4 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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IG4 — ILFORD

Area Summary

IG4 (ILFORD) offers above-average property prices (£593,529, 107% above national average), low crime (18% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (382 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IG4 ILFORD

What is the average house price in IG4 ILFORD?
The average house price in IG4 (ILFORD) is £593,529, based on 201 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 107% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.6% over the past year.
Is IG4 ILFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in IG4 is close to the national average at 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (19.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IG4 ILFORD?
The population of IG4 (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 IG4?
The average broadband download speed in IG4 is 382 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 99% of premises, ultrafast to 95%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IG4 ILFORD?
There are 4 schools in or near IG4. 75% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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