Ilford Town is a compact central ward within the London Borough of Redbridge, sitting around the busy retail and transport hub of Ilford town centre beside the River Roding. It’s well connected - Ilford railway station now benefits from the Elizabeth line - and the ward includes key green space such as Valentines Park, with its Georgian mansion and lake, offering a contrast to the high street and shopping precincts.
The area is culturally diverse and lively, with a strong South Asian presence reflected in shops, restaurants and community events, and a mix of long-standing local businesses and regeneration projects around the Exchange shopping area. Historically part of Essex before becoming part of Greater London in 1965, Ilford also has industrial and commercial roots - home to the photographic firm often known as Ilford Photo - and civic landmarks such as Redbridge Town Hall give the ward a civic as well as commercial character.
Postcode districts covering Ilford Town
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 14.5 miles
- Islington 8.1 miles
- City of Westminster 11 miles
- Bexley 7.4 miles
- Sutton 18 miles
- Croydon 15.5 miles
- Harrow 17.9 miles
- Basildon 16.4 miles
- Watford 22 miles
- Chelmsford 21 miles
- Harlow 14.4 miles
- Grays 12.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Clementswood Ward 0.5 miles
- Valentines Ward 0.6 miles
- Loxford Ward 0.7 miles
- Newbury Ward 0.9 miles
- Mayfield Ward 1 mile
- Cranbrook Ward 1.1 miles
- Little Ilford Ward 1.2 miles
- Goodmayes Ward 1.4 miles
- Seven Kings Ward 1.4 miles
- Longbridge Ward 1.4 miles
- Northbury Ward 1.4 miles
- Barkingside Ward 1.5 miles
Example postcodes in Ilford Town
IG3 9XN, IG1 8WU, IG1 9SX, IG1 1RE, IG1 9ZY, IG1 1LH, IG1 8TG, IG1 1DA, IG1 1QP … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 4 miles
- Stansted Airport 23.3 miles
- Ilford Railway Station 0.4 miles
- Seven Kings Railway Station 0.8 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 9 miles
Hotels in Ilford Town Ad
- Ilford Grand Hotel
- Cosy Rooms 3
- shabi inn 5
- Saji Hotel Ilford 3
- Travelodge London Ilford 3
- York Hotel 2
- Wellesley Hotel
- Best Western Ilford Hotel 4
- Best Western Greater London Hotel 3
- Signature Hotel London 4
Schools in Ilford Town
- Ark Isaac Newton Academy All ages
Local points of interest
- Barking Abbey Historic site 1.7 miles
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 2.7 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 3 miles
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.6 miles
- Victoria Road Stadium 3.6 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 3.8 miles
- Stratford Langthorne Abbey Historic site 3.9 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 3.9 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 3.9 miles
- Basketball Arena Stadium 4.1 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 4.1 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 4.1 miles