Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore Ilford, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Ilford map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Ilford |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Redbridge |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.557610 |
| Longitude | 0.073477 |
| Place Type | Other Settlement |
Ilford, a significant settlement in London's Redbridge district, carries the quiet hum of a place that has grown with London, not apart from it. It lies 6.9 km south of Chigwell (from Chigwell: bearing 181°T, OS grid TQ 438 863). The River Roding, a modest waterway, threads its way through the borough, its banks a green counterpoint to the urban spread, reflecting the sky in a way that stills the hurried mind. Historically, Ilford's development was shaped by its proximity to the capital, its railway lines acting as arteries drawing life and commerce. The town centre, a vibrant hub, buzzes with the everyday stories of its inhabitants, a modern tapestry woven from diverse threads of culture and aspiration. Though not defined by ancient ruins, the older parts of Ilford hold a certain understated charm, a quiet dignity in their brickwork and street plans.
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Explore Ilford, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.557610, 0.073477. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |