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 miles23.4 km
- Islington 8.1 miles13.1 km
- City of Westminster 11 miles17.6 km
- Bexley 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Sutton 18 miles28.9 km
- Croydon 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Harrow 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Basildon 16.4 miles26.4 km
- Watford 22 miles35.3 km
- Chelmsford 21 miles33.8 km
- Harlow 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Grays 12.2 miles19.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Clementswood Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Valentines Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Loxford Ward 0.7 miles1.2 km
- Newbury Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Mayfield Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Cranbrook Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Little Ilford Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Goodmayes Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Seven Kings Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Longbridge Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Northbury Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Barkingside Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
Example postcodes in Ilford Town
IG1 4BD, IG1 1DA, IG2 6GT, IG1 9SU, IG1 2ZN, IG1 4JE, IG1 8AW, IG1 4BH, IG1 1ZL … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 4 miles6.4 km
- Stansted Airport 23.3 miles37.6 km
- Ilford Railway Station 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Seven Kings Railway Station 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Waterloo Bus Depot 9 miles14.5 km
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Schools in Ilford Town
- Ark Isaac Newton Academy All ages
Local points of interest
- Barking Abbey Historic site 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Leytonstone Library Library 3 miles4.8 km
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Victoria Road Stadium 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Olympic Village Stadium 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Stratford Langthorne Abbey Historic site 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Brisbane Road Stadium 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Basketball Arena Stadium 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Eton Manor Stadium 4.1 miles6.6 km
- London Velopark Stadium 4.1 miles6.6 km