Wikipedia gives us the quick following overview of the area: “ Ilford is a large town in east London, England, 9 miles (14 km) north-east of Charing Cross. Part of the London Borough of Redbridge, Ilford is within the ceremonial county of Greater London. It had a population of 168,168 in 2011, compared to 303,858 for the entire borough. “
Finding an estate agent in Ilford
If you’ve been reading up on Ilford, you’re already doing the right research. When you’re ready to take the next step, a trusted estate agent is your best ally.
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In the city of Ilford, what kind of things are there to do?
What makes the heart of Ilford? At Cozee we asked ourselves what would define the culture, the vibe of a given area. We have come up with the following elements so whether you are a foodie or a night bird, we got you covered. Check out the different restaurants, pubs and gyms that exist in Ilford to help you decide as to whether to move there or not.
Pubs
Being Londoners ourselves, at Cozee, we hold a strong bond with our regular visits to the local pub every week. Why should your experience be any different in your new home? That’s why we’ve thoroughly tested and reviewed all the pubs in Ilford. While we didn’t get the chance to personally visit each one, we certainly wish we could have. Here’s the curated list of the finest pubs in Ilford.
| Pub name Name | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Champs Sports Bar & Grill | 19/21 Chapel Road / Clements Lane Ilford IG1 2AF | Serves cask beer and is air-conditioned. Food available all day (breakfasts until noon). Live DJs and themed discos after 10pm Thursday to Saturday. |
| General Havelock | 229 High Road / Hainault Street Ilford IG1 1NE | Main street pub with some surviving Victorian features. Real Ale not always available. |
| Great Spoon of Ilford | 114/116 Cranbrook Road Ilford IG1 4LZ | Large, lively ‘Wetherspoon’ in former video shop, popular with all ages. Friendly, relaxing and good value. Many ‘yards’ of books on the shelves in the line of four seat alcoves, along the left side of the pub. Photographs and descriptions of local scenes adorn the walls. Alcoholic drinks are sold from 9am. Meals include daily specials. There is no music, just silent TV news with subtitles. The toilets (except accessible) are upstairs. |
| Jono’s Bar | 37 Cranbrook Road Ilford IG1 4PA | Just one minute walk from the station, Jono’s is a converted shop with an unusual style. The front of the bar is in dark wood and the rear is half-timbered with a patch of thatch over the seating. There are large screen TVs and a TV projector showing sports fixtures and it can be noisy at times. The bar staff are friendly and efficient and the Tribute is well-kept. It hosts live music on Friday and Saturday evenings. The second handpump sometimes has Banks’s Wainwright or another cask ale. |
| Prince Of Wales | 63 Green Lane / Connaught Road Ilford IG1 1XJ | This very pleasant local has a small, cosy saloon bar and a larger L-shaped public bar. Regular beers are supplemented by three guests. The public bar houses a dartboard and there is an outdoor pool table. Regular quiz nights are held. The rear garden is comfortable and well maintained, with a heated, covered smokers’ area. There is ample parking. Meals are served 12-9pm. This S&N/Heineken establishment is welcome in an area dominated by keg pubs. |
Where can you buy groceries in the area
Out of all the other services in Ilford, supermarkets are arguably some of the most important. Take a look at the table below that tells you where the nearest supermarkets are so you can do your shppping conveniently. It would be a shame to move somewhere new and not realise some of your favourite stores aren’t nearby in Ilford.
| Supermarket/Grocery store name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Esso Express | 86 London Road, London | 3.4 | 16 |
| Sainsbury’s | 34-48 London Road, London | 4 | 1423 |
| Sainsbury’s Local | 357-361 Lordship Lane, London | 3.3 | 54 |
| AM Supermarket | Bredinghurst, 137-138 Overhill Road, London | 4.4 | 24 |
| Woodvale Supermarket | 114 Wood Vale, London | 3.8 | 28 |
| Lane Supermarket | 395 Lordship Lane, London | 4.5 | 11 |
| Oriental Mini Market | 25 London Road, London | 5 | 12 |
The range of gyms in Ilford
Working from home means more gym time for many. With chains like EasyGym and PureGym, it’s easy to stay fit in Ilford.
| Gym Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Sports Centre | 32 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 788 |
| Virgin Active | Shell-Mex House, 80 Strand, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Gymbox Holborn | 100 High Holborn, London | 4.3 | 340 |
| Nuffield Health Covent Garden Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | 9 Endell Street, London | 4.3 | 130 |
| Fitness First | 6 Bedford Street, London | 4.3 | 345 |
| Yogarise Covent Garden – Yoga classes in Covent Garden, London | 13 Mercer Street, London | 4.3 | 62 |
| Jubilee Hall Gym | 30 The Piazza, London | 4.3 | 111 |
| Covent Garden Physiotherapy | Ground Floor, Durham House, 1 Durham House Street, London | 4.3 | 46 |
| PureGym London Waterloo | 11-15 Brad Street, London | 4.3 | 234 |
| Body Control Pilates | 35 Little Russell Street, London | 4.3 | 36 |
| The Health Club at One Aldwych | One Aldwych Hotel, 1 Aldwych, Covent Garden, London | 4.3 | 16 |
| CryoAction Limited | 71-75 Shelton Street, London | 4.3 | 1 |
| The Gym Group London Charing Cross | 17-21 Northumberland Avenue, London | 4.3 | 227 |
| Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi – Covent Garden & West End | Green Dragon House, 23 Stukeley Street, London | 4.3 | N/A |
| Digme Fitness Covent Garden | 4-10 Tower Street, London | 4.3 | 150 |
| Boom Cycle – Holborn | 16 Procter Street, London | 4.3 | 91 |
| The Gym Group London Holborn Circus | 1 Thavies Inn, Holborn Circus, London | 4.3 | 263 |
| Central Health Physiotherapy | Quality House, 5-9 Quality Court, London | 4.3 | 299 |
| Tranquility Pilates Studio Ltd | 16-18, New Bridge Street, London | 4.3 | 5 |
| ESPA Life at Corinthia | Whitehall Place, London | 4.3 | 246 |
The types of restaurants
Ilford has a range of different eateries. This is important for someone who is moving to an area who wants to be able to eat out and not cook every day. The below table gives you an overview of what options you have.
| Restaurant Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Johns Pizza | 423 High Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 139 |
| Saravanaa Bhavan | 115-127 Cranbrook Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 3895 |
| Nando’s Ilford | Unit 1A, Cineworld Ilford, Clements Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 1612 |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 86-88 Cranbrook Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 143 |
| Golden Curry | 14 Clements Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 161 |
| Kebabish Original | 50 Ilford Lane, Ilford | 4.3 | 20 |
| Pizza Hot Fried Chicken | 311 High Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 185 |
| Crispy’s Chicken | 56 Ilford Lane, Ilford | 4.3 | 96 |
| Satsang Sweets | 149 Ley Street, Ilford | 4.3 | 76 |
| Anand Pan Centre | 116 Ilford Lane, Ilford | 4.3 | 539 |
| KFC Ilford – High Road | 204-206 High Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 1177 |
| Downtown Grill | 218 High Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 8 |
| Taj Grill | 72 Ilford Lane, Ilford | 4.3 | 1299 |
| Firecracker Canteen | 10 Clements Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 202 |
| Faroz Restaurant – Ilford | 2-4 Clements Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 642 |
| Creams Cafe Ilford | 114 High Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 571 |
| Starbucks Coffee | 88 High Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 822 |
| Subway | 251 High Road, London | 4.3 | 278 |
| JRC Global Buffet | 3-5 Winston Way, Ilford | 4.3 | 3822 |
| Subway | The Exchange Mall Unit 48, London | 4.3 | 83 |
In Ilford, is there a lot of green space?
One of London’s greatest features are the large green spaces that cover the surface of the city. Check below if Ilford is a good fit for you. Be it for a simple walk or for a casual summer picnic.
| Park Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Gardens | Belvedere Road, London | 4.5 | 1413 |
| Elm Court | 1 Pump Court, London | 4.3 | 6 |
| Middle Temple Gardens | 3 Middle Temple Lane, Temple, London | 4.7 | 82 |
| Bernie Spain Gardens | South Bank, London | 4.4 | 488 |
| Bloomsbury Square Garden | 14 Bloomsbury Square, London | 4.3 | 2017 |
| The Phoenix Garden | 21 Stacey Street, London | 4.6 | 461 |
| LGBT Chairs ️ | Ground Floor, South East Wing, Bush House, 300 Strand, London | 5 | 1 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | 4 Temple Place, Temple, London | N/A | N/A |
| Potnotch | Jubilee Market, Tavistock Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| London Memorial Garden | Savoy Place, London | 3.8 | 4 |
| Drury Lane Gardens | 58 Drury Lane, London | 3.9 | 16 |
| Fountain Court | Temple, London | 4.6 | 8 |
| Southbank boardwalk | South Bank, Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 13 |
| Street Art Skaterpark | 337-338 Belvedere Road, London | N/A | N/A |
| National Theatre garden terrace | South Bank, National Theatre, London | N/A | N/A |
| The Diamond Jubilee Penny Maze | Henrietta Street, London | 5 | 1 |
| Southbank (River Thames South) Walkpath. | Unnamed Road, London | 4.8 | 18 |
| Victoria Embankment Gardens | Villiers Street, London | 4.6 | 2523 |
| Diamond Jubilee Garden | St Pauls Church, Bedford Street, London | 4.4 | 12 |
| BIG 7 | 7 Bell Yard, London | N/A | N/A |
Museums & Galleries in the region
The vitality of a community stems from its residents who live, work, and engage with one another. Exploring an area through art offers a fresh perspective. If you’re considering relocating to Ilford, we highly suggest exploring the local galleries, museums, and cultural establishments. They offer delightful weekend activities and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of the region.
| Museum name Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge Central Library and Museum | Clements Road, Ilford | 4.3 | 275 |
What else is close to Ilford?
If you need a comparison of other nearby neighbourhoods besides Ilford, Cozee Properties have provided you with guides with information on other areas too.
What to do in Ilford
Ilford is full of life and things to do. We suggest looking at Timeout for their weekly Ilford event listings to find local activities. Here’s a convenient link to see their upcoming happenings.
Having a good grasp of what’s in Ilford and where helps get situated when moving. Our map compiles property price points and other details from this article to outline what’s available in Ilford.
The amenities you might need in Ilford
Below is a list of the places you may want to check out if the area of Ilford. This can really help you out when you are moving to an area or neighbourhood.
Are there many post offices in the region of Ilford?
Looking for convenient parcel handling? Having a nearby post office is the optimal solution. Beyond standard postal services, the post offices in Ilford can be found by checking out the table below.
| Post Office Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Ilford | 4-24 Chadwick Road, Ilford | 1.8 | 128 |
| Ilford Post Office | The Exchange, The Exchange, Unit 50 Middle Level, Ilford | 2.2 | 144 |
| Samnawi’s Post Office | 126 Cranbrook Road, Ilford | 3.8 | 38 |
| Post Box | York Road, Ilford | 3 | 2 |
| Cranbrook Road 126 Post Office | 126 Cranbrook Road, Ilford | 3.3 | 7 |
| Gordon Road Sub Post Office | 137, 139 Gordon Road, Ilford | 2.7 | 41 |
In Ilford, what tube and train stations are nearby?
Most prefer transit within a 10-15 minute walk and if there aren’t public connections nearby then this could be something that takes down the price of property or can even deter people from moving in to Ilford entirely. Here is a table below so you can see where these connections are for yourself.
| Train or tube station name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford | Ilford Hill, Ilford | 4 | 171 |
What schools are in the area of Ilford?
Having a school near the place you live is a great feature of the property you are about to move in. Please find below a list of the schools within the area of Ilford.
| School Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health Ilford Fitness & Wellbeing Gym | 68-90 Clements Road, Ilford | 1.8 | 166 |
| Joyful Sound School of Music | Unit 2, Quantum Offices, Mountview House, 202-212 High Road, Ilford | 5 | 6 |
| Oakfield Playgroup Ilford | Vine Church Hall, Holstock Road, Ilford | 5 | 4 |
| New City College, Ilford | Lynton House, 255-259 High Road, Ilford | 2.9 | 18 |
| Just4Kids Day Nursery & Pre-school | 1 Winchester Road, Ilford | 5 | 10 |
| Balfour Nursery | 7 Balfour Road, Ilford | 4.6 | 47 |
| First Academy Foundation | 64 Cranbrook Road, Ilford | 3.3 | 4 |
| SS Peter & Paul’s Catholic Primary School | Gordon Road, Ilford | 3.2 | 21 |
| Ark Tuition and Ark Exam Centre | UNIT 2, 388 High Road, Ilford | 4.9 | 36 |
| The Sunflower Nursery York Road | 87 York Road, Ilford | 4 | 4 |
| Stepping Together Pre-school | St. Lukes Church Baxter Road, Ilford | N/A | N/A |
| Barney Bear’s Nursery | St Lukes Courtyard, Baxter Road, Ilford | 4.2 | 5 |
| Read Academy | 34-38 Mansfield Road, Cranbrook, Ilford | 4.6 | 30 |
| Ilford Lane Under Fives Pre School | St Mary & Erconwald Church Hall, Khartoum Road, Ilford | 5 | 4 |
| Christchurch Primary School | Wellesley Road, Ilford | 4.6 | 31 |
| Belmont Day Nursery | 69 Belmont Road, Ilford | 4.5 | 55 |
| Clementswood Nursery | 46 Grosvenor Road, Ilford | 4.8 | 20 |
| Redbridge Pre-School Learningalliance | 102 Pretoria Road, Ilford | 5 | 1 |
| Winston Way Primary School | Winston Way, Ilford, Essex | 3.8 | 21 |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Cleveland Road, Ilford | 4.4 | 36 |
Hospitals, pharmacies and doctors in the area of Ilford
Ilford has 5 medical institutions. These include hospitals, doctors offices, pharmacies and other stores providing medical attention. Here are the details the nearby medical institutions (1000 radius of the area).
| Medical institution Name | Address | Average Rating | Number of ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Drivers Medical | 28-42 Clements Road, Ilford | 5 | 1 |
| Ilford Medical Centre | 61 Cleveland Road, Ilford | 1.8 | 247 |
| York Surgery | 55 York Road, Ilford | 3 | 125 |
| Al-Shifa Shahi Unani Dawakhana | 117 Ilford Lane, London, Ilford | N/A | N/A |
| I I Medicine | 8 Connaught Road, Ilford | N/A | N/A |
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