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IG1 3NL

Hereford Gardens

Cranbrook

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Overview

Postcode IG1 3NL is located in a major urban area, within the Cranbrook ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Valentines Park & Cranbrook area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £69,593 per year. The nearest station is Gants Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 32% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3%

Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £69,593 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG1 3NL.

Flood risk

No risk

Valentines Park & Cranbrook near IG1 3NL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 3NL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

Walking directions to Gants Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
424
Population density
4,520.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
18.19(-32%)
Vehicle crime
14.67(+57%)
Violence and sexual offences
9.98(-68%)
Drugs
8.22(+33%)
Public order
4.69(-31%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
126
29.72%
Pakistani
90
21.23%
Other White
65
15.33%
Bangladeshi
57
13.44%
British
24
5.66%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
134
42.68%
No qualifications
61
19.43%
Level 3 (A level)
49
15.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
11.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
5.1%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
39.6%
Owns outright
32
31.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
20.79%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.96%
Social rents from council
3
2.97%
Total households: 101

Property prices in Cranbrook

Median price£628,000
Price per sq ft£451
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £720K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £628,000 (about £451 per square foot) in Cranbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cranbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£800,000£425
Semi-Detached14£687,500£493
Terraced29£630,000£448
Flats11£203,000£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cranbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,600£585,000£574,750
2017£241,000£635,000£547,500
2018£245,000£630,000£560,000
2019£240,000£650,000£525,000
2020£342,500£660,000£527,500
2021£245,500£722,500£612,500
2022£280,000£665,000£637,500
2023£305,000£749,999£635,000
2024£317,500£632,500£640,000
2025£251,750£725,000£670,000
2026£200,000£652,500£558,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cranbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£443£397£359
2017£463£446£420
2018£572£454£395
2019£533£406£408
2020£465£426£403
2021£469£445£442
2022£493£450£437
2023£438£494£473
2024£482£485£453
2025£416£477£460
2026£344£491£419
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cranbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Nov 2025151, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PJSemi-DetachedFreehold£725,000
05 Dec 20257, Worcester Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NPTerracedFreehold£837,500
02 Feb 20268, Gloucester Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NJTerracedFreehold£770,000
19 Dec 202521, Gloucester Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NJSemi-DetachedFreehold£915,000
26 Sept 20252, Ely Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3NQSemi-DetachedFreehold£810,000

Schools

In the IG1 3NL postcode area, located within Valentines Park & Cranbrook, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 3NL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryCranbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHighlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryValentines High SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 3NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 3NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTharvin'sEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG4 5ANWalking directions to Tharvin's
0.4 miCarlos's Wines & SpiritsEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG4 5ANWalking directions to Carlos's Wines & Spirits
0.4 miBritex FoodsEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG4 5DRWalking directions to Britex Foods
0.4 miCostcutterRedbridge, IG1 3RGWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miAshley's NewsBeehive Lane, Redbridge, IG4 5EFWalking directions to Ashley's News

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,589

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IG1 3NL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmed

Cranbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Feza Haque

Cranbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Mohamed Shukry Haleemdeen

Cranbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Member of parliament

Wes Streeting

Ilford North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford NorthE14001300
WardCranbrookE05011241
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Valentines Park & CranbrookE02006924
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 035DE01003693
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 3NL

Is IG1 3NL (Valentines Park & Cranbrook) safe?

The area around IG1 3NL records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near IG1 3NL?

The median sale price around IG1 3NL in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £628,000 (about £451 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG1 3NL?

There are 14 schools close to IG1 3NL, including Cranbrook Primary School (Good), Highlands Primary School (Outstanding) and Valentines High School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG1 3NL?

The closest station to IG1 3NL is Gants Hill in TfL zone 4, about 961 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG1 3NL?

IG1 3NL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,178 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG1 3NL (Valentines Park & Cranbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG1 3NL is Wes Streeting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmed (Labour Party), Feza Haque (Redbridge Independents) and Mohamed Shukry Haleemdeen (Redbridge Independents).