Willow Walk Ilford, Redbridge
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (IG1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22301017.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Redbridge costs £2,295 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 68% to 75% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ilford, about 300 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Valentines Park, is about 680 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ilford Medical Centre, about 280 m away, with 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 740 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 21% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1,775 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Redbridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,295 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,530 | £1,785 | £2,040 | £2,295 | £2,804 | £3,314 | £3,824 | £4,589 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (36% of about 1,980 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 177-185 High Road Ilford, not permissioned (20 m)
- 177-185 High Road Ilford, not permissioned (20 m)
- 187-191 High Road, not permissioned (50 m)
- 187-191 High Road, not permissioned (50 m)
- 193-207 High Road Ilford, permissioned (90 m)
- 193-207 High Road Ilford, permissioned (90 m)
- 69-126 Ley Street and Opal Mews Ilford, not permissioned (110 m)
- 69-126 Ley Street and Opal Mews Ilford, not permissioned (110 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG1 1DG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| IG1 4BZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG1 1DG | 68% | 68% | 68% | 0% |
| IG1 4BZ | 75% | 75% | 75% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ilford 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 300 m |
| Seven Kings 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gants Hill Underground Station | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hainault Street Ilford | 140 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa Office | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 28 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.9 km (24 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 12 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ilford Medical Centre | 280 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 210 m |
| NHS dentists | 13 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 130 m |
| Hospital | Barking Community Hospital Cdc | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Seven Kings Police | 370 m |
| Cash machines | 10 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 102-104 High Road Lloyds Bank | 190 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valentines Park 51 ha | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 30 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Uphall Recreation Ground 7,180 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Thornton Road Allotments 4,660 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 51 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chapel, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury, a listed building (Grade II*), 370 m south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south-west |
| Valentines Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| City of London Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.7 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 850 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Perch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) west |
| Rook Island | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Lincoln Island | Island | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
| Heronry Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 0 | 1 |
| 60 to 64 | 2 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 0 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 2 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Redbridge: see them on the Redbridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seven Kings School | All-through | 4–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Uphall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Dersingham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Ltd IG1 1DG | Retailers - other | 30 m | Exempt | |
| Mighty Pound IG1 1DG | Retailers - other | 30 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Ilford Halal Meat Bazar IG1 1DG | Retailers - other | 30 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 30 Oct 2024 |
| In A Pikel IG1 1DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Bubbleology Ilford IG1 1DG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 50 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2025 |
| Chopstix IG1 1DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Maala Dining and Events Limited | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Lidl IG1 1DG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Sainsbury's IG1 1LL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Pandyas | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 10 Aug 2024 |
| Auntie Annes IG1 1RS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Superdrug Stores Plc. IG1 1BY | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Card Factory IG1 1BY | Retailers - other | 100 m | Exempt | |
| Rozi's Churros on Wheels IG1 1BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Spice Hut Express IG1 1LX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 1 Aug 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 388 |
| Theft from the person | 291 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 214 |
| Other theft | 185 |
| Public order | 94 |
| Drugs | 77 |
| Vehicle crime | 61 |
| Robbery | 58 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 |
| Burglary | 35 |
| Other crime | 20 |
| Bicycle theft | 19 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (425); On or near Parking Area (420); On or near Station Road (289); On or near Further/Higher Educational Building (163); On or near Hainault Street (116).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 21% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 24% | 17% |
| Private rented | 55% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 13% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 17% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 26% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 39% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 57% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 11% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 1 to 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Vertical Post Ltd (retailers - other, IG1 4DU) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 1 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Paul's Bakery (retailers - other, IG1 2RJ) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 1 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Taste of Lankians (restaurant/cafe/canteen, IG1 4BX) is no longer listed; it was rated Unknown found 1 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Toro’s Ilford – London (takeaway/sandwich shop, IG1 4NF) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 23 September 2026) found 1 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Ilford Coffee House (restaurant/cafe/canteen, IG1 1NR) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 5 October 2026) found 1 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Havelock Street · High Road · Oakfield Road · Janice Mews · Myrtle Road · Kenneth More Road · Postway Mews · Hainault Street · Station Road · High Road · Chadwick Road · Hainault Bridge Parade
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.