Side-by-side comparison of IG11 Barking and IG2 Ilford covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
IG11 is the more affordable option at £360,000 median vs £475,000 in IG2. IG2 has lower recorded crime (2,983 vs 10,834 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | IG11 Barking | IG2 Ilford |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £360,000 | £475,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,199 | £2,295 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 10,834 | 2,983 |
| Outstanding Schools | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 81.6 | 83.5 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 99.1 | 93.0 |
| EPC Median Score | 79.0 | 68.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.