Ilford

Detailed, step‑by‑step guide on how to reach the Ilford Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — including exact address 🗺️, travel by car 🚗, train 🚆, and bus 🚌, parking 🅿️ and how to pay, how to locate the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary Checklist at the end 👇.

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Ilford

📌 Test Centre Name: PSI Ilford – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address: 2 Caxton Place, 2nd Floor, London, Ilford, IG1 2AH, UK 🇬🇧
➡️ This is a fully accessible building with wheelchair access, guide dog facilities, and lifts.

🚗 1. By Car 🚗

Ilford is in north‑east London and accessible from the M11 and M25 motorways.

🅿️ Parking Locations Near the Test Centre

Here are the best nearby parking options:

🅿️ Clements Road Car Park

📍 This is a multi‑storey car park about a 7‑minute walk from the test centre.

💷 Typical charges:

• 1 hour ≈ £1.20

• 2 hours ≈ £2.00

• 3 hours ≈ £2.50

• 4 hours ≈ £3.00

• 6 hours ≈ £4.00

• 12 hours ≈ £6.50

• 24 hours ≈ £8.00

💳 How to Pay:
✔️ Card or cash (no contactless on some machines).
✔️ Disabled spaces available.
✔️ EV charging points available too.

➡️ From the car park, walk up Clements Road, turn left onto Clements Lane, then follow Winston Way → Chapel Road → Roden Street → Caxton Place to the test centre.

🅿️ Mildmay Road Car Park

📍 Open 24/7 and about 10–12 min walk from Caxton Place.

💷 Typical charges (between 7:30 am–5:30 pm):

• 1 hr ≈ £1.85

• 2 hrs ≈ £3.10

• 3 hrs ≈ £4.50

• 4 hrs ≈ £7.00

• Max daily ≈ £7.00

📱 How to Pay:
✔️ RingGo app/SMS only — phone 020‑3046‑0010 or SMS to 81025 with Location ID: 7112.
✔️ Disabled spaces included.

➡️ Walk along Mildmay Road → Alfred Road → Ilford Lane → Britannia Road → Riverdene Road → Roden Street → Caxton Place to reach the test centre.

💡 Parking Tips:
✔️ Arrive early — spaces in central Ilford fill quickly, especially on weekdays.
✔️ Always read signs for charges and time limits on‑site.

🚆 2. By Train 🚆

🚉 Ilford Station (Recommended)

📍 This is the closest major rail station — about 650 m (6–8 min walk) to the test centre.

How to walk from Ilford Station:

1. Exit onto Cranbrook Road (A123).

2. Head south toward Chapel Road.

3. Turn right onto Chapel Road.

4. Continue to Roden Street, then turn right to Caxton Place — the test centre is approximately 50 m up on the left.

💡 Train Notes:
✔️ Ilford Station is served by TfL Rail / Elizabeth Line services, making it easy to reach from central London.

🚌 3. By Bus 🚌

Ilford has frequent bus services — many of which stop within a short walk of the test centre.

🚌 Useful Bus Routes & Stops

Here’s how to plan your bus journey:

🚏 High Road Bus Stop – close to Clements Road Car Park
🚌 179 – From Chingford toward Ilford.
🚌 86 – Between Stratford and Romford; get off at Ilford Hill then walk to Caxton Place.
🚌 25 / 425 – Routes from Central London / Clapham — exit at Chapel Road ‘P’ stop, then follow walking directions to Caxton Place.

📍 Other nearby stops:
✔️ Roden Street stop — very close walk (~3‑5 min) when available.
✔️ Ilford Sainsbury’s ‘B’ stop — another short walk away.

💳 How to Pay on Buses

✔️ Most London buses accept contactless payment (tap with card/phone).
✔️ You can also use the Oyster card where applicable for routes within Greater London.

💡 Bus Tips:
✔️ Check TfL Journey Planner or Google Maps for live bus times.
✔️ Look for stops near Chapel Road, Ilford Hill, or Roden Street for minimal walking.

🚇 4. By Tube (London Underground) 🚇

While there’s no tube station right next to the test centre, you can combine Tube + bus:

📍 Gants Hill Underground Station (Central Line) — a popular nearby option.

From Gants Hill:

• Walk or take bus 396 toward Ilford to Roden Street ‘C’ stop.

• Then follow walking directions south to Caxton Place.

💡 Tube Tip:
✔️ Central Line is easy to access from many central London locations.

🏢 5. Locating the Test Centre Building 🏢

📍 2 Caxton Place is a commercial building on a small side‑road off Roden Street.

🧭 How to Recognise It

✔️ Look for signage on the building façade showing “PSI Ilford”.
✔️ The entrance will lead to lifts — the Life in the UK test area is on the 2nd floor.
✔️ Disabled access and guide dog access are available.

💡 Nearby Landmarks:
✔️ Ilford High Road and local shops are a short walk away.
✔️ You’ll be within a busy town centre area with easy access to buses and trains.

📝 Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Address:
PSI Ilford – 2 Caxton Place, 2nd Floor, London, Ilford, IG1 2AH 🇬🇧

🚗 By Car

✔️ Enter IG1 2AH into satnav
✔️ Clements Road Car Park — ~7 min walk 🅿️
✔️ Mildmay Road Car Park — ~10–12 min walk 🅿️
✔️ Pay by card/cash (Clements) or RingGo app (Mildmay) 💳

🚆 By Train

✔️ Ilford Station — ~6–8 min walk 🚶
✔️ Head south on Cranbrook Road → Chapel Road → Roden Street → Caxton Place

🚌 By Bus

✔️ 179, 25, 425, 86 — use High Road, Chapel Road ‘P’, or Ilford Hill stops 🚍
✔️ Pay by contactless/Oyster card

🏢 At the Venue

✔️ Look for PSI Ilford signage 🏢
✔️ Test area on 2nd floor via lifts 🛗
✔️ Wheelchair & guide dog friendly 🐶♿

⏱️ Tips Before You Go

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early ⏱️
✔️ Bring photo ID used to book the test 📄 (passport/BRP) (GOV.UK)
✔️ Prepare for some walking if using buses/trains 🚶