Ilford

Also known as Ilford, London, Great Ilford

Ilford is a large town in East London, England, northeast 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.

Key facts

UK place.official_name: Ilford
UK place.region: Greater London
UK place.country: England
UK place.london_borough: Redbridge
UK place.population: 168,168
UK place.population_ref: (2011 Census)
UK place.constituency_westminster: Ilford North
UK place.constituency_westminster1: Ilford South
UK place.post_town: ILFORD
UK place.postcode_area: IG
UK place.postcode_district: IG1-IG6
UK place.dial_code: 020
UK place.os_grid_reference: TQ445865
UK place.charingX_distance_mi: 9.0
UK place.charingX_direction: WSW

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Wikidata facts

Population: 168168
Image: Ilford Redbridge Town Hall.JPG

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Commons category: Ilford
OS grid reference: TQ445865
P8168: Hugo
P12749: Mytulyn

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Contents

Origins and administration
Toponymy
Manor of Barking
Ancient Parish of Barking
Ilford separates from Barking
London Borough of Redbridge
Representation
History
Prehistoric natural history
Iron Age
Lavender Mount
Economic development
Suburban expansion
Notable events
Olympics
Economy
Geography
Demography
Historic population statistics
Population
Ethnicity
Housing
Other
Transport
Rail and tube
Buses
Road
Cycle
Landmarks
Religious buildings
Education
Culture
Art, theatre and media
Sport
Notable people
See also
References
Bibliography
External links

Identified as a metropolitan centre in the London Plan, Ilford's commercial and retail centre is surrounded by extensive residential development. The town is on the transport corridor between London and coastal Essex, with both the A12 and the central railway station linking the regions. In recent years, as a result of increased levels of immigration, Ilford has become one of the most multicultural towns in England.