Property profile

7EThe Drive

Map showing 7E, The Drive, Ilford

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£275,000

Flats sold in Valentines

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold23 Apr 1999
£62,500Change since last sale: +£214,000 (+342%)
Annualised change
+5.6% per yearRedbridge annualised change (flats) since 1999: +5.6% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £486 per sq ft
£329 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£157 per sq ft (−32%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Valentines
£280,000Estimate vs local median: −£4,000 (−1.3%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / End-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area78 m² / 840 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingE
EPC inspection02 Mar 2017

Sales history

DatePriceChange
23 Apr 1999£62,500-

Local market

Property prices in Valentines

Median price£502,500
Price per sq ft£477
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £615K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 (about £477 per square foot) in Valentines area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Valentines over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£751,000£474
Terraced32£576,500£475
Flats23£280,000£486

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Valentines

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valentines.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£650,000£490,000
2017£260,000£585,000£491,500
2018£300,000£567,000£490,000
2019£230,000£735,000£535,000
2020£250,000£485,000£480,500
2021£245,000£630,000£530,000
2022£262,500£605,000£550,500
2023£282,500£740,000£552,500
2024£222,500£710,000£554,500
2025£250,000£760,500£555,000
2026£280,000£637,000£593,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valentines.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valentines.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£442£322£409
2017£496£377£401
2018£479£380£406
2019£458£422£390
2020£491£326£435
2021£475£394£442
2022£506£540£448
2023£497£450£425
2024£466£519£455
2025£484£474£465
2026£486£478
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valentines.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Valentines in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3EY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3EY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 2025Flat, 9D, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3EYFlatsLeasehold£146,700
16 Mar 2026135, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BETerracedFreehold£640,000
01 Apr 2025131, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BETerracedFreehold£535,000
05 Mar 202613A, Beaufort Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3DBFlatsLeasehold£235,000
20 Nov 202516C, Beaufort Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3DBFlatsLeasehold£167,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
7A, The Drive, IlfordLeasehold83 m²£230,000 (2016)
7B The Drive, IlfordLeasehold43 m²£160,000 (2017)
7C The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IlfordLeasehold79 m²£125,000 (2010)
7D The Drive, Cranbrook, Ilford, IlfordLeasehold49 m²£162,000 (2015)
7F The Drive, IlfordLeasehold69 m²£157,995 (2003)
7G, The Drive, IlfordLeasehold65 m²£200,000 (2019)
9B, The Drive, IlfordLeasehold50 m²£165,000 (2014)
9C, The Drive, Ilford-42 m²-
9D, The Drive, IlfordLeasehold59 m²£146,700 (2025)
11 The Drive, Ilford-61 m²-

Area insights for IG1 3EY

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Overview

Postcode IG1 3EY is located in a major urban area, within the Valentines ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ilford North West area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilford North West is £67,280 per year. The nearest station is Ilford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Valentines Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Ilford North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,070 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Ilford North West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ilford North West is £67,280 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from IG1 3EY.

Flood risk

No risk

Ilford North West near IG1 3EY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 3EY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford
0.8 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

Walking directions to Gants Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG1 3EY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miValentines ParkLargeWalking directions to Valentines Park
0.5 miThe GladeSmallWalking directions to The Glade

Area Profile

Population
369
Population density
13,393.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
61.58(+98%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.34(-17%)
Public order
15.8(+134%)
Vehicle crime
15.26(+63%)
Theft from the person
10.35(+10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
103
27.69%
Pakistani
60
16.13%
Bangladeshi
52
13.98%
British
43
11.56%
Other White
38
10.22%
Total population: 372

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
43.32%
No qualifications
57
20.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
10.83%
Level 3 (A level)
28
10.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.66%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
73
57.48%
Owns outright
22
17.32%
Owns with a mortgage
16
12.6%
Social rents from council
9
7.09%
Other social rented
4
3.15%
Total households: 127

Schools

In the IG1 3EY postcode area, located within Ilford North West, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 3EY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableRead Academy EducationOther independent school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableApex Primary SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableThe Ursuline Prep School IlfordOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 3EY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 3EY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIlford Food & WineCranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG1 4LUWalking directions to Ilford Food & Wine
0.2 miCranbrook Supermarket177-185 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4TAWalking directions to Cranbrook Supermarket
0.3 miMagazin Traditional RomanescBeal Road, Redbridge, IG1 4QFWalking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc
0.3 miJudiya Enterprises96 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4NHWalking directions to Judiya Enterprises
0.4 miRomanian Food Shop79 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4PGWalking directions to Romanian Food Shop