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Between Chigwell and Wanstead, Ilford is one of London's most accessible, most cosmopolitan suburbs. There are good houses and flats here for the budget conscious as well as those simply looking for a lot of space.

Like many other areas in the parts of Essex bordering London, Ilford is spacious, open and has a lot of green areas around it. Notable among these is Valentines Park, recently restored, a gem of an area for walking the dog, bike rides etc. There's a little walk from Ilford to Wanstead Park but it's worth it: the grounds are stunning. Also nearby is the ancient Epping Forest.

Facilities and transport are excellent - tube, bus and train are here and you're about 10 minutes from Liverpool St. This is one of the many reasons why some City workers are choosing areas such as Ilford (the enormous space compared to crushingly expensive property in town is another).

Great shopping is to be had here as well. Remember, this isn't just a suburb - Ilford has been around a long time and has a mature high street and shopping area which provides the usual big high street names as well as plenty of more individual shops. There's good schools everywhere you look, most doing well in the league tables.

Redevelopment of the area generally - all the local parks have been given a bit of a facelift - might have something to do with the proximity of Ilford to the Olympic 2012 sites. But it's also because as more people spill out of London in search of affordable space, Ilford is perfectly place for them. The housing here is of great variety and covers a range from bargains to opulence.

Redevelopment in the Gants Hill area has seen new flats go up, luxury apartments catering to the growing number of professionals living here. There are good streets of Victorian houses, and a lot of the streets round here are reminiscent in layout and levels of accommodation, of Muswell Hill and comparable areas. The Victorian terraces, especially near Valentines Park, are genuinely desirable.

As the town centre develops to cater to the eclectic newer incomers, and areas like Gants Hill and Valentines Park become more genteel, there are few people who wouldn't come to Ilford and be extremely, pleasantly, surprised at how like an upmarket area of London it feels. More and more this is a great bet to live in.


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Area News for Ilford

Registration opens for Surrey Youth Games

Registration opens for Surrey Youth Games

Online registration is now open for the 2015 P&G Surrey Youth Games. This year’s events will take place on June 20th and 21st at the Surrey Sports Park in Guilford.

Read Article ... Published on 24th March, 2015

Barking: Up and coming

Barking: Up and coming

Nestled in the historic heart of the borough of Barking and

Read Article ... Published on 16th March, 2015

East Ham: A fun family district in lively east London

East Ham: A fun family district in lively east London

The suburban district of East Ham is situated in east London, within the borough of Newham and not far from Barking, Ilford and Stratford.

Read Article ... Published on 21st January, 2015

Wandstead: A picturesque suburban area in the heart of London

Wandstead: A picturesque suburban area in the heart of London

Wanstead in the London borough of Redbridge, is a picturesque and desirable suburb in which to live. It has a largely suburban feel to it, and has lots of green spaces and open landscapes. The area is a very historical one and contains ancient royal connections, as well as great schools.

Read Article ... Published on 24th October, 2014

Redbridge to improve air quality with Clean Air grant

Redbridge to improve air quality with Clean Air grant

Redbridge is all set to install measures to help improve the air quality of the borough thanks to funding from the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson. The borough has secured £100,000 from the Clean Air Fund, which has been set up as part of the Air Quality Strategy.

Read Article ... Published on 23rd July, 2013

Waltham Forest to receive royal visit this March

Waltham Forest to receive royal visit this March

People in flats to rent in Waltham Forest will get a chance to see the Queen in March 2012 as the monarch pays a visit to the local town hall.

Read Article ... Published on 30th January, 2012

Cricket legend set for London literature festival appearance

Cricket legend set for London literature festival appearance

Cricket and literature lovers living in apartments to rent in Ilford can see a sporting legend later this month.

Read Article ... Published on 12th September, 2011

Walthamstow: Great for couples and singles alike

Walthamstow: Great for couples and singles alike

Walthamstow, located in the E17 postcode, is a district in the north-east London borough of Waltham Forest.

Read Article ... Published on 29th July, 2011

New Redbridge music club proves a success

New Redbridge music club proves a success

Youngsters living in flats to rent in the London borough of Redbridge and other types of property in the area have been enjoying a new music club.

Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2011

New primary school for Redbridge

New primary school for Redbridge

A new primary school is to be built near to property to rent in the London borough of Redbridge.

Read Article ... Published on 12th May, 2011

Redbridge residents offered free outdoor sports sessions

Redbridge residents offered free outdoor sports sessions

Those living in property to rent in the London borough of Redbridge are being offered the opportunity to take part in free outdoor sports sessions in the near future.

Read Article ... Published on 23rd March, 2011

East London Transit construction begins

Residents of the London borough of Barking & Dagenham are set to benefit as construction of the East London Transit gets underway.

Read Article ... Published on 5th January, 2009

Councils urged to follow Westminster green car lead

London boroughs have been urged to take steps to reduce emissions by encouraging the use of environmentally-friendly cars.

Read Article ... Published on 7th November, 2008


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Price Guide for Ilford

Weekly From Average To
Studio £105 £118 £150
1 Bed £134 £163 £180
2 Bed £162 £210 £220
3 Bed £208 £269 £250
Monthly From Average To
Studio £455 £511 £650
1 Bed £581 £706 £780
2 Bed £702 £910 £953
3 Bed £901 £1166 £1083

This is only a guide to average relative rent in Ilford. Expect local variations due to condition & location.

Travel Guide for Ilford

Transport:
Rail Links Links to Liverpool Street
Journey Time:
~22 mins

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