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Valentines Park & Cranbrook

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About

Valentines Park forms the green heart of this residential area, with its historic mansion, formal gardens, and large boating lake. The surrounding Cranbrook neighbourhood is characterised by quiet, tree-lined streets of predominantly semi-detached and terraced housing from the early 20th century. The area functions as a local hub with shops and services concentrated along Cranbrook Road.

A notable feature is the park's original 18th-century ice house, preserved near the mansion. The area maintains a settled, community-focused atmosphere, with the park hosting regular public events, cricket matches, and the annual Redbridge Festival. Transport links are provided by Gants Hill Underground station, connecting the area directly to central London.

Area overview

On average Valentines Park & Cranbrook has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £69,593 per year. There are 3 schools in Valentines Park & Cranbrook: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Valentines Park & Cranbrook is home to around 13,601 people, with a population density of about 5,652.5 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Valentines Park & Cranbrook Population
13,601
Population density
5,652.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.91(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.42(-17%)
Vehicle crime
11.25(+20%)
Other theft
7.21(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.29(-7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
3,124
22.97%
Indian
3,073
22.6%
Bangladeshi
1,912
14.06%
British
1,419
10.44%
Other White
1,264
9.3%
Total population: 13,598

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,850
44.41%
No qualifications
2,012
18.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,415
12.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,156
10.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
892
8.17%
Total 16+ residents: 10,922

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,273
31.07%
Owns with a mortgage
1,246
30.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,210
29.53%
Other social rented
130
3.17%
Other forms of private rent
116
2.83%
Total households: 4,097

Property prices in Valentines Park & Cranbrook

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £650,000 in Valentines Park & Cranbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Valentines Park & Cranbrook in the 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 Valentines Park & Cranbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£800,000£4,574
Flats9£203,000£5,000
Semi-Detached14£687,500£5,308
Terraced27£660,000£4,783

10 years median price trend in Valentines Park & Cranbrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valentines Park & Cranbrook.

All postcodes in Valentines Park & Cranbrook

IG13JA

The Drive

IG26JG

Blenheim Avenue

IG13LA

Exeter Gardens

IG14UZ

Tillotson Road

IG14UQ

Cranbrook Road

IG13EH

Endsleigh Gardens

IG13JL

Cowley Road

IG13SB

Wanstead Lane

IG13QE

Castleview Gardens

IG14XE

Holcombe Road

IG13SP

Wanstead Lane

IG13JD

The Drive

IG13SX

Royston Gardens

IG13LG

Belgrave Road

IG45AG

Eastern Avenue

IG13PD

Vaughan Gardens

IG14XF

Holcombe Road

IG26EY

Cranbrook Road

IG13NE

Canterbury Avenue

IG13PH

The Drive

IG13QW

Cranbrook Rise

IG45AH

Studley Drive

IG26HA

Cranbrook Road

IG13PP

The Drive

IG14UY

The Square

IG45AE

Castle Drive

IG13PL

The Drive

IG13HX

The Drive

IG13NW

Worcester Gardens

IG26JQ

Blenheim Avenue

IG13QH

Cranbrook Rise

IG13QS

Fairholme Road

IG13NL

Hereford Gardens

IG13PQ

St Georges Road

IG26JH

Clarence Avenue

IG14UX

Bethell Avenue

IG13NG

Canterbury Avenue

IG14UH

Cranbrook Road

IG14UU

Bethell Avenue

IG13SH

Stonehall Avenue

IG13QT

Mornington Avenue

IG13JF

The Drive

IG13NF

Lincoln Gardens

IG14XA

Emerson Road

IG13HZ

The Drive

IG13TR

Wanstead Park Road

IG13TP

Wanstead Park Road

IG13UB

Royston Gardens

IG13RS

Beehive Lane

IG26JE

Clarence Avenue

IG14UN

Cranbrook Road

IG13QN

Cranbrook Rise

IG13SL

Ripon Gardens

IG13NP

Worcester Gardens

IG13JB

The Drive

IG13SN

Carlisle Gardens

IG13NH

Peterborough Gardens

IG45AA

Eastern Avenue

IG13PS

The Drive

IG13PE

St Andrews Road

IG26JS

Bramley Crescent

IG13JN

Clarendon Gardens

IG13EN

Kensington Gardens

IG26NU

Bramley Crescent

IG13TS

Wanstead Park Road

IG26EP

Cranbrook Road

IG13JE

The Drive

IG14UT

Cranbrook Road

IG26FB

Clarence Avenue

IG13PB

Vaughan Gardens

IG45AD

Eastern Avenue

IG14UG

Cranbrook Road

IG13HD

The Drive

IG13NN

Worcester Gardens

IG13QR

Fairholme Road

IG13JG

The Drive

IG13HE

The Drive

IG13QD

Hillview Crescent

IG13FL

Cranbrook

IG13LE

Highlands Gardens

IG13RW

Beehive Lane

IG13TU

Wanstead Park Road

IG13JQ

The Drive

IG13PJ

The Drive

IG13ND

Chelmsford Gardens

IG13RD

Beehive Lane

IG13RH

Beehive Lane

IG26NW

Eastern Avenue

Data Sources

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