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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 52 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
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Ley Street Population
10,732
Population density
11,274.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.6(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.23(-50%)
Vehicle crime
6.71(-31%)
Other theft
6.15(-47%)
Drugs
4.1(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

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 27 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Ley Street area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £855,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ley Street in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ley Street over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£257,500
Terraced19£570,000

10 years median price trend in Ley Street

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ley Street.

All postcodes in Ley Street

IG26AL

Westernville Gardens

IG27AB

Charter Avenue

IG14ST

Brisbane Road

IG26DX

Middleton Gardens

IG26EH

Eastern Avenue

IG14AB

Ley Street

IG26AS

Perth Road

IG26FG

Perth Road

IG27DE

Central Parade

IG27RG

Plymouth Terrace

IG14AZ

Friars Close

IG14BD

Drayton Close

IG26DQ

Perth Road

IG26PH

Eastern Avenue

IG27QR

Parklands Close

IG14AT

Benton Road

IG26DW

Milton Crescent

IG14HD

Thorold Road

IG14DA

Piper Way

IG27AP

Mafeking Avenue

IG27DB

Ley Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.