Postcode IG1 3AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Valentines area of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ilford North West area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilford North West is £67,280 per year. The median sale price in Valentines is £490,000 (around £483 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £602,500. The nearest station is Ilford, about 0.2 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Ilford North West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,719 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Ilford North West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.8% 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.
The average income per household in Ilford North West is £67,280 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 123 ft away from IG1 3AJ.
Ilford North West near IG1 3AJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 1 mi | 3,4 | Manor Park | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Manor Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Valentines area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £935,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £750,000 | £481 |
| Terraced | 29 | £575,000 | £479 |
| Flats | 23 | £280,000 | £486 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £262,500 | £760,500 | £555,000 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £637,000 | £585,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £480 | £474 | £465 |
| 2026 | £499 | £452 | £486 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 2025 | 31D, Belgrave Road, Ilford, IG1 3AW | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 21D, Argyle Road, Ilford, IG1 3BH | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Flat A, 35, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BP | Flats | Leasehold | £209,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | 51, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BP | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | Lower Flat, 3, Northbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 3BP | Flats | Leasehold | £360,000 |
In the IG1 3AJ postcode area, located within Ilford North West, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Apex Primary School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Apex Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Read Academy Education | Other independent school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2023. | |
Read Academy Education ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Jul 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Ursuline Academy Ilford | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
The Ursuline Academy Ilford ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IG1 3AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | York Supermarket | York Mews, Redbridge, IG1 3AE | Walking directions to York Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Traditional Romanesc | Beal Road, Redbridge, IG1 4QF | Walking directions to Magazin Traditional Romanesc |
| 0.2 mi | Romanian Food Shop | 79 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4PG | Walking directions to Romanian Food Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Yagmur Supermarket | 77 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4PG | Walking directions to Yagmur Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Cranbrook Supermarket | 177-185 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG1 4TA | Walking directions to Cranbrook Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG1 3AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Charlton-Holmes
Valentines - Elected 7 May 2026
Marwan Elfallah
Valentines - Elected 7 May 2026
Rashida Khanam Choudhery
Valentines - Elected 7 May 2026
Wes Streeting
Ilford North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG1 3AJ records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IG1 3AJ in Valentines is £490,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG1 3AJ, including Apex Primary School, Read Academy Education (Good) and The Ursuline Academy Ilford (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IG1 3AJ is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 364 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 3AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,719 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG1 3AJ is Wes Streeting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Charlton-Holmes (Labour Party), Marwan Elfallah (Redbridge Independents) and Rashida Khanam Choudhery (Redbridge Independents).