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About

Valentines ward is situated in the northern part of the London Borough of Redbridge. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. Its main thoroughfare is Eastern Avenue, a major arterial road that runs along its southern edge, providing significant transport links into central London and towards Essex. The local economy is supported by a range of shops and services concentrated along local high streets like Cranbrook Road.

The ward is named after and defined by Valentines Park, a large and historic green space that serves as its central feature. The park contains the Grade II* listed Valentines Mansion, a restored early 18th-century house with public gardens. This extensive parkland provides sports facilities, ornamental lakes, and woodland walks, forming a primary recreational hub for residents. The presence of this estate has historically shaped the development of the surrounding neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Valentines has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Valentines is £72,094 per year. There are 6 schools in Valentines: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Valentines is home to around 15,210 people, with a population density of about 8,450.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
6/10

Area Profile

Valentines Population
15,210
Population density
8,450.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.12(+108%)
Anti-social behaviour
57.92(+117%)
Theft from the person
19.99(+91%)
Other theft
19.2(+65%)
Vehicle crime
17.55(+81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
3,698
24.31%
Pakistani
2,852
18.75%
Bangladeshi
2,220
14.6%
Other White
1,525
10.03%
British
1,468
9.65%
Total population: 15,210

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,129
43.55%
No qualifications
2,134
18.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,504
12.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,246
10.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
982
8.34%
Total 16+ residents: 11,776

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,084
43.92%
Owns outright
1,068
22.51%
Owns with a mortgage
1,030
21.71%
Other social rented
206
4.34%
Social rents from council
162
3.41%
Total households: 4,745

Property prices in Valentines

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £358,500 in Valentines area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Valentines 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 Valentines over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£847,500
Flats20£255,000
Semi-Detached2£815,000
Terraced15£585,000

10 years median price trend in Valentines

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

All postcodes in Valentines

IG14FB

Coventry Road

IG14RY

Ingleby Road

IG13TL

Wanstead Park Road

IG14RT

Park Avenue

IG14SF

Auckland Road

IG14UA

Cranbrook Road

IG14UD

Cranbrook Road

IG26DE

Lonsdale Crescent

IG13EZ

The Drive

IG14JY

Granville Road

IG13BL

Northbrook Road

IG26DN

Milton Crescent

IG26DY

Perth Road

IG14RS

Park Avenue

IG26DG

Southview Crescent

IG13DD

Empress Avenue

IG14RF

Coventry Road

IG13DG

Empress Avenue

IG13DN

Courtland Avenue

IG13EY

The Drive

IG14LB

Airlie Gardens

IG14LN

Wellesley Road

IG14PU

Cranbrook Road

IG26DJ

Albemarle Gardens

IG14JU

Morland Road

IG14RH

Colombo Road

IG14TG

Cranbrook Road

IG13AL

Belgrave Road

IG13DF

Empress Avenue

IG13TN

Wanstead Park Road

IG14LE

Warwick Gardens

IG14QZ

Christchurch Road

IG14TH

Cranbrook Road

IG13AJ

Selborne Road

IG13BW

Westbury Road

IG14QF

Beal Road

IG13FJ

Northbrook Road

IG14HX

Balfour Road

IG14RZ

Valentines Road

IG26DP

Middleton Gardens

IG13BJ

Argyle Road

IG13HT

The Drive

IG26DL

Albemarle Gardens

IG14LA

Bathurst Road

IG14LZ

Cranbrook Road

IG14ST

Brisbane Road

IG26DX

Middleton Gardens

IG26EH

Eastern Avenue

IG13AF

York Road

IG14HU

Balfour Road

IG26FG

Perth Road

IG14QX

Coventry Road

IG13TJ

Wanstead Park Road

IG14QT

Coventry Road

IG26DQ

Perth Road

IG26PH

Eastern Avenue

IG13BH

Argyle Road

IG13DE

Empress Avenue

IG13EX

The Drive

IG14RB

Toronto Road

IG14SY

Cranbrook Road

IG26DW

Milton Crescent

IG14RA

Toronto Road

IG14SJ

Aden Road

IG14TU

Quebec Road

IG14RD

Coventry Road

IG14RU

Granville Road

IG14TA

Cranbrook Road

Data Sources

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