Ilford Hill is in Ilford and in Redbridge district. IG1 2ZN is located in the Ilford Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 2018-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ilford Hill, Ilford, IG1 2ZN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG1 2ZN, IG1 2AT, IG1 2FB, IG1 2FJ, IG1 3AE, IG1 2AG, IG1 3AD, IG1 4DU, IG1 4DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG1 2ZN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 47.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -3.9% |
| Male | 53.6% | 52.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 3.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG1 2ZN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 25.7% | -11.7% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58% | 66.3% | 8.3% | 44.2% | 22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.3% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 63% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 14.6% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 30.9% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 6.2% | 4.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -8.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around IG1 2ZN this area, 3.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 77.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -14.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.9% | 77.8% | 10.9% | 33.8% | 44.0% |
| Other | 17.7% | 3.6% | -14.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 14.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 61.2% | 53.2% | -8.0% | 3.1% | 50.1% |
| Pakistani | 9.7% | 7.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 7.5% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 14.3% | 14.1% | -0.2% | 81.4% | -67.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, just 25.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 20.8% | 25.5% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -57.7% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 10% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 66.3% | 51.3% | -15.0% | 5.6% | 45.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 11% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 20.2% | 25.6% | 5.4% | 83.2% | -57.6% |
| 10+ Years | 38.8% | 11% | -27.8% | 9.8% | 1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 22.6% | 9.2% | -13.4% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 34.3% | 20.8% | 2.2% | 32.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 19.9% | 15.0% | 1.9% | 18.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 24.3% | 76.7% | -52.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 49% | 1.2% | 47.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6% | 37.2% | -31.2% |
| Christian | 17.8% | 46.2% | -28.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 51.4% | 1.7% | 49.7% |
| Muslim | 15.8% | 6.5% | 9.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ilford Hill was 208.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.2% higher than the Clementswood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ilford Hill has the 21st highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Clementswood and the 73rd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 29.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 501 Valentines House, 51 - 69 Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2024-10-04 | £297,053 |
| Flat 806 Valentines House, 51 - 69 Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-06-09 | £445,345 |
| Flat 607 Valentines House, 51 - 69 Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-05-05 | £345,935 |
| Flat 605 Valentines House, 51 - 69 Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £246,500 | 2023-04-28 | £258,019 |
| Flat 807 Valentines House, 51 - 69 Ilford Hill, Ilford, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-01-28 | £378,908 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Retired | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 64 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,299 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,366 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,690 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 4,192 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Road Primary School Cleveland Road , IG1 1EW | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 838 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christchurch Primary School Wellesley Road , IG1 4LQ | 4out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Winston Way Academy Winston Way , IG1 2WS | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 506 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valentines High School Cranbrook Road , IG2 6HX | 4out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,208 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,669 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,404 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 5,245 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 1,870 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,235 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 463 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 480 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Prep School Ilford 2-4 Coventry Road , IG1 4QR | - not rated | 501 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park School for Girls 20-22 Park Avenue , IG1 4RS | - not rated | 656 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Hut | 83 Ilford Hill | 64 yd | |
| Kabana Turkish Charcoal Grill & Meze | 10 Chapel Road | 125 yd | |
| Tirana Bar Restaurant | 3 York Road | 130 yd | |
| Gallagher Market Fresh Ltd | 22 Chapel Road | 132 yd | |
| Spice Hut Express | 17 Chapel Road | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Neills | 109 Station Road | 200 yd | |
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 216 yd | |
| Jono's Freehouse | 37 Cranbrook Road | 230 yd | |
| The Great Spoon Of Ilford | 114 Cranbrook Road | 480 yd | |
| Ilford Liberal Club | 10 Balfour Road | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 79 Ilford Hill | 64 yd | |
| Steak box Original | 8 Chapel Road | 125 yd | |
| Kulcha Express | 43 York Road | 130 yd | |
| Capri’s Pizza | 17 Cranbrook Road | 141 yd | |
| Chicken Valley Ilford | 15 Cranbrook Road | 141 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 60 High Road | 196 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 216 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 135-139 High Road | 231 yd | |
| Tesco | 74-76 Cranbrook Road | 369 yd | |
| Lidl | 155-161 High Road | 385 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London Ilford) 3-5 3-5 Winston Way | health and fitness suite | 185 yd |
| Pure Gym (London Ilford) 151-161 151-161 High Road | health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Ilford) 68-90 68-90 CLEMENTS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 402 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 419 yd |
| Ursuline Academy Ilford MORLAND ROAD | 531 yd | |
| Vine United Reformed Church Hall RICHES ROAD | 702 yd | |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 846 yd | |
| Fitness First Health Club (Ilford) 261-275 261-275 HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 998 yd |
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 150 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.