Ilford IG9 area guide
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Is Ilford IG9 a good place to live?
In Ilford (IG9), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £708,581 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
- C Safetycrime 5% above average
- E Floodhigh risk
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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
£708,581
Population
14,956
Recorded crime
239.7
Schools
4
Broadband
91%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in Ilford IG9
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ilford IG9 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (27 of 6,309) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 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 sold price in IG9, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (44 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in IG9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 71/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 42
- One-person households
- 29%
- Households with children
- 31%
- Households
- 6,166
Owned 74% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 19%
Census 2021 (ONS), for IG9.
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Ilford IG9: frequently asked questions
Is Ilford IG9 a good place to live?
In Ilford (IG9), recorded crime is 5% above the national average, homes sell for around £708,581 on average, there are 4 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Ilford IG9?
Recorded crime in Ilford IG9 runs at 239.7 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Ilford IG9 safe?
Crime in Ilford IG9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Ilford IG9 runs at 239.7 per 1,000 properties, 5% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in Ilford IG9?
Homes in Ilford IG9 sell for around £708,581 on average, based on 225 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is Ilford IG9 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Ilford IG9 is rated high. Around 0.4% of properties (27 of 6,309) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 5 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in Ilford IG9?
There are 4 schools in Ilford IG9 (2 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is Ilford IG9 a deprived area?
Ilford IG9 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).