Ilford IG8 7 area guide
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Is Ilford IG8 7 a good place to live?
In Ilford (IG8 7), recorded crime is 61% above the national average, homes sell for around £528,315 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£528,315
Population
16,947
Recorded crime
429.4
Schools
2
Broadband
94%
Flood risk
Medium
Flood risk in Ilford IG8 7
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ilford IG8 7 is rated medium. Around 26.1% of properties (1,063 of 4,072) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 316 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in IG8 7, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (21 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in IG8 7 (May 24–Apr 26, average 65/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 25%
- Households with children
- 36%
- Households
- 6,505
Owned 62% · Social rent 18% · Private rent 20%
Census 2021 (ONS), for IG8 7.
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Ilford IG8 7: frequently asked questions
Is Ilford IG8 7 a good place to live?
In Ilford (IG8 7), recorded crime is 61% above the national average, homes sell for around £528,315 on average, there are 2 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is medium, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Ilford IG8 7?
Recorded crime in Ilford IG8 7 runs at 429.4 per 1,000 properties, 61% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Ilford IG8 7 safe?
Crime in Ilford IG8 7 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Ilford IG8 7 runs at 429.4 per 1,000 properties, 61% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Ilford IG8 7?
Homes in Ilford IG8 7 sell for around £528,315 on average, based on 106 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Ilford IG8 7 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ilford IG8 7 is rated medium. Around 26.1% of properties (1,063 of 4,072) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 316 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Ilford IG8 7?
There are 2 schools in Ilford IG8 7 (1 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Ilford IG8 7 a deprived area?
Ilford IG8 7 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).