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Ilford

Area · Outer London

C+
schoolsA+
amenitiesA
transportA+
outdoor-activitiesA+

Housing

Average sold price: £476,542

  • all dwelling types£476,542
  • detached house prices£752,440
  • terraced house prices£519,828
  • semi-detached house prices£587,993
  • flats and maisonettes prices£277,392

Safety

Crime level: above average

Crimes per 1,000: 73

Schools

    Transport

    • Hainault (Central)
    • Fairlop (Central)
    • Newbury Park (Central)
    • Grange Hill (Central)
    • Barking (District)

    Vibe

    ParklifeNo car neededYoung families

    FAQ

    Q: Is Ilford a nice place to live?
A: Ilford is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.

Q: How safe is Ilford?
A: Ilford has an above average crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 73 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and about average for Outer London.

Q: What are the best schools in Ilford?
A: Ilford has 218 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include The St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Ark Isaac Newton Academy, Fullwood Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Roding Primary School and Avanti Court Primary School. Note: 7 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Ilford?
A: Ilford has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (54%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.