Domesday also records that the manor was held by two freemen prior to the Norman Conquest.

Little Ilford became an ancient parish centred on St Mary's Church on Church Street, by the late 12th century; the parish organisation of England was completed at that time and sub-divisions and boundary changes were rare.

[6] The civil parish of Little Ilford became part of the West Ham Poor Law Union in 1836.

In 1886 the East Ham local government district was extended to include the civil parish of Little Ilford, and the board was increased to twelve members.

Little Ilford is sometimes referred to as being part of Manor Park due to historic links.