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Retail companies in Ilford

There are 6,064 retail companies registered in Ilford, spread across 12 postcode areas. Here is what they do, where they cluster, and how to get the full list.

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6,064retail companies
4,190currently active (69%)
12postcode areas covered
IG1 densest area (2,665 firms)

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What they do — by trade

The trade mix across Ilford's 6,064 registered retail companies, by primary SIC activity:

Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet3,205
Other retail sale not in stores, stalls or markets828
Other retail sale in non-specialised stores415
Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating381
Retail sale of clothing in specialised stores313
Retail sale of mobile telephones131
Other retail sale of food in specialised stores130
Retail sale via stalls and markets of textiles, clothing and footwear111
Dispensing chemist in specialised stores110
Retail sale of meat and meat products in specialised stores109

Where they cluster — by postcode area

Registered offices by outcode — the densest is IG1 with 2,665 firms:

IG12,665 IG61,122 IG31,053 IG2740 IG5265 IG4212 E122 UB31
LG31
LS21

When they were founded

Company formations in the sector, by year (full calendar years):

2652020
2962021
2922022
5272023
1,1922024
1,4072025

A sample of the companies

A handful of the active retail companies registered across Ilford's postcodes:

CompanyArea
3J Retailer LimitedIG6
Urban Treats Bakery LtdIG3
Azul Trading LimitedIG1
Grabify Store LimitedIG1
Bk Super Market LtdIG1
Zelvox Store LimitedIG2
Tajmere Trading LtdIG1
Dd Furniture London LtdIG6
Novexa Retail LtdIG3
Fa Goods LtdIG4
Retail Rise LtdIG3
Isi Online Shopping LimitedIG5

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Quick answers

How many retail companies are there in Ilford?

There are 6,064 retail companies with a registered office in Ilford on the Companies House register, of which 4,190 (69%) are currently active.

Which part of Ilford has the most retail companies?

The IG1 postcode area has the highest concentration, with 2,665 of Ilford's retail companies registered there.

How many new retail companies were started in Ilford in 2025?

1,407 new retail companies were incorporated in Ilford during 2025, the most recent complete year on the register.

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