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Ley Street

About

Ley Street is a residential and commercial corridor in Ilford, within the London Borough of Redbridge. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, including Victorian terraces and modern apartment blocks, alongside a concentrated stretch of local businesses and shops. It functions as a practical, well-connected local centre rather than a primary destination, serving the immediate community's daily needs.

The street is a major traffic route, linking Ilford town centre to the A12 and the M11 motorway network. A notable local landmark is the large, modern Ilford Police Station located directly on Ley Street. Public transport access is provided by several bus routes running along its length, connecting residents to wider Redbridge and East London.

Area overview

On average Ley Street has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ley Street is £73,998 per year. There are 1 schools in Ley Street: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Ley Street is home to around 10,732 people, with a population density of about 11,274.2 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

5/10

Area Profile

Ley Street Population

10,732

Population density

11,274.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

24.04(-23%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.21(-55%)

Other theft

5.78(-49%)

Vehicle crime

5.59(-40%)

Drugs

4.19(-32%)

London average

Demographics

Indian

2,197

20.46%

Pakistani

1,850

17.23%

Bangladeshi

1,602

14.92%

Other Asian

1,123

10.46%

British

934

8.7%

Total population: 10,737

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

3,513

42.85%

No qualifications

1,367

16.67%

Level 3 (A level)

1,256

15.32%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

914

11.15%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

652

7.95%

Total 16+ residents: 8,198

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

912

29.31%

Owns with a mortgage

902

28.98%

Owns outright

726

23.33%

Other social rented

286

9.19%

Social rents from council

182

5.85%

Total households: 3,112

Property prices in Ley Street

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £520,000 in Ley Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £725,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ley Street over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	8	£278,750	£5,035	£230,600	£262,750	£308,750	£333,000
Semi-Detached	1	£620,000	£6,019	£620,000	£620,000	£620,000	£620,000
Terraced	22	£549,500	£5,429	£285,950	£491,250	£575,000	£614,940

10 years median price trend in Ley Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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