Is IG1 Ilford Town good for families?

Who lives in IG1?

Very high · Over 35%41.2% of households have dependent children at the representative LSOA. Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS003 (Household composition), via nomisweb.

Families in IG1 — FAQ

Is IG1 good for families with kids?

IG1 scores 0/100 for family infrastructure — above average of the 179 London postcodes we track (rank 49). Within 1km you'll find 0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets. 41.2% of nearby households have dependent children (very high family density).

What are the best schools near IG1?

5 schools sit within a mile of IG1. Top-rated nearby primary by latest Ofsted: Sheringham Primary School (1174m). Top secondary: Little Ilford School (1585m). The schools score of 0/100 reflects the density and Ofsted distribution within walking distance.

How long is the commute from IG1 for working parents?

Fastest door-to-door commute from IG1 is 33 minutes to Liverpool Street, per TfL Journey Planner (08:15 weekday arrival). The full /moving-to page lists every central hub.

How much is council tax in IG1?

Band D council tax in IG1 is £2,194 a year (2025/26, includes the GLA precept). Families typically sit in Bands C–F; multiply roughly 0.89×, 1.0×, 1.11×, 1.22× and 1.44× for bands B, C, D, E, F respectively.

Are there enough parks and GPs in IG1?

0 parks, 0 GP surgeries, 0 libraries and 0 supermarkets sit within a kilometre of the representative postcode. Family infrastructure is weighted equally with schools and safety in the overall score because they are the everyday signals of whether life with young children works.

How does IG1 compare to other London areas for families?

IG1 ranks 49 of 179 London postcodes on our family-life index. See the neighbour list below for nearby alternatives that score higher or lower.