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IG5

ILFORD

Greater London, London, England

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IG5 encompasses ILFORD and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £529,183
1yr change ▲ 9.6%
Crime 21% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£529,183

▲ 9.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

84% above national avg

Crime Rate

64.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

20% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

6 schools

Broadband Speed

397 Mbps

Property Prices in IG5

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IG5 is £529,183, which is 60% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in IG5 cost 84.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IG5 have risen 9.6% 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 £662,292 24
Semi-detached £609,248 170
Terraced £557,339 111
Flat £252,813 70
All types £529,183 381

5-Year Price History

£490K £511K £532K £553K £574K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IG5

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

With 64.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IG5 has a crime rate well 21% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
20.7 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
13.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
12.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IG5

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IG5 has 6 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Gilbert Colvin Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Glade Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Caterham High School Secondary Good mi
Parkhill Infants' School Primary Good mi
Parkhill Junior School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

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 IG5 are 397.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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397.0 Mbps

Avg Download

71.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

99%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IG5 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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IG5 — ILFORD

Area Summary

IG5 (ILFORD) offers above-average property prices (£529,183, 84% above national average), low crime (21% below national average), 6 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (397 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IG5 ILFORD

What is the average house price in IG5 ILFORD?
The average house price in IG5 (ILFORD) is £529,183, based on 381 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 84% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 9.6% over the past year.
Is IG5 ILFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in IG5 is significantly below the national average (64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (20.7 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (13.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IG5 ILFORD?
The population of IG5 (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 IG5?
The average broadband download speed in IG5 is 397 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 99%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IG5 ILFORD?
There are 6 schools in or near IG5. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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