IG Postcode Area for the Ilford Region
The IG area code stands for the letters i and g in Ilford and Goodmayes.
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
This section of the site is all about the IG Postcode area, also known as the Ilford Postal Area. Explore links to the next level to learn more about specific postcode districts such as IG1.
Map of the IG Ilford Postcode Area
Explore the postcode area by using our interactive map.
Quick Facts about the IG Postcode
| Width from East to West | 6.46 mi |
| Height from North to South | 11.29 mi |
| Area of IG | 35.76 mi² |
| Maximum Width | 11.52 mi |
| Perimeter of Postcode Area | 40.88 mi |
| Number of Postcode Districts | 11 |
| Number of Postcode Sectors | 35 |
| Number of Post Towns | 6 |
| Number of Postcodes | 6,032 |
The IG postcode area represents a group of 11 postal districts in the Ilford area of the United Kingdom. The area has a population of 335,694 and covers an area of 92,258 hectares. Fun fact: 0.52% of the population of Great Britain lives in this area.
The postcode area falls within the following counties: Greater London (79.91%), Essex (20.09%).
Post Towns and Postcode Districts
Where is the IG Postcode Area?
The IG Ilford postcode area has its North in Eastern England and the South in the London Region.. The postal area borders the following neighbouring postal areas: E - London - E, CM - Chelmsford, SE - London - SE, RM - Romford and EN - Enfield, It also borders The Tidal Thames,
How built up is the Postcode Area?
I've calculated the total area covered by building footprints within the postcode area.
By analyzing this against the total area, I've determined the percentage of the area that's developed, this will give you an idea of how urban or rural the postcode region is.
The higher the percentage the more urban the area is. For example the least urban district is IG7 and the most urban is IG1.
| Postcode District | Total Area (m²) | Footprint Area (m²) | Built Percentage % |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG7 | 19,417,887 | 891,792 | 4.59% |
| IG10 | 19,086,634 | 1,309,135 | 6.86% |
| IG9 | 4,410,161 | 469,160 | 10.64% |
| IG8 | 9,654,513 | 1,271,033 | 13.17% |
| IG6 | 7,710,832 | 1,063,421 | 13.79% |
| IG2 | 4,946,636 | 860,872 | 17.40% |
| IG11 | 11,004,665 | 1,992,337 | 18.10% |
| IG5 | 2,633,339 | 552,475 | 20.98% |
| IG4 | 1,634,612 | 343,256 | 21.00% |
| IG3 | 4,792,412 | 1,126,778 | 23.51% |
| IG1 | 6,967,018 | 1,692,501 | 24.29% |
| Total | 92,258,709 (m²) | 11,572,760 (m²) | 12.54% |
A map showing the boundary of IG in relation to other areas
There are 2 towns within the Ilford postcode area.
| Unit | Area² |
|---|---|
| Hectares | 92,258² |
| Miles | 356² |
| Feet | 9,930,558,862² |
| Kilometres | 923² |
Postal Delivery Offices Serving the Postcode Area
- Barking Delivery Office
- Ilford Delivery Office
- Loughton Delivery Office
- Woodford Green Delivery Office
Tourist Attractions within the Area
We found 1 visitor attractions within the Ilford postcode area
| High Beach Forest Centre |
|---|
| Visitor Centres |
| Heritage / Visitor Centre |
| View High Beach Forest Centre on Google Maps |
Councils within the IG Area
