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IG6

ILFORD

Greater London, London, England

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IG6 covers ILFORD in Greater London, London.

Avg price £486,528
1yr change ▼ 7.6%
Crime 27% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£486,528

▼ 7.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

70% above national avg

Crime Rate

59.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

27% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

Property Prices in IG6

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IG6 is £486,528, which is 63% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in IG6 cost 69.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IG6 have fallen 7.6% 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 £660,744 32
Semi-detached £533,182 205
Terraced £498,065 389
Flat £307,587 205
All types £486,528 873

5-Year Price History

£469K £480K £491K £502K £514K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IG6

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

With 59.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IG6 has a crime rate well 27% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
18.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
12.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
13.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IG6

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IG6 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Fairlop Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Mossford Green Primary School Primary Good mi
Fullwood Primary School Primary Outstanding mi
John Bramston Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

2

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 IG6 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IG6 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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IG6 — ILFORD

Area Summary

IG6 (ILFORD) offers above-average property prices (£486,528, 70% above national average), low crime (27% below national average), 12 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IG6 ILFORD

What is the average house price in IG6 ILFORD?
The average house price in IG6 (ILFORD) is £486,528, based on 873 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 70% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 7.6% over the past year.
Is IG6 ILFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in IG6 is significantly below the national average (59.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (18.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (12.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IG6 ILFORD?
The population of IG6 (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 IG6?
The average broadband download speed in IG6 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IG6 ILFORD?
There are 12 schools in or near IG6. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

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