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IG1 3PN

The Drive

Cranbrook

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Detailed insights for IG1 3PN

Overview

Postcode IG1 3PN 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 very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% 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 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11%

Approximately 11.0% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 157 ft away from IG1 3PN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

6/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 3PN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

Walking directions to Gants Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
480
Population density
10,984 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.91(-52%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.66(-66%)
Vehicle crime
5.61(-40%)
Burglary
2.24(-59%)
Public order
1.68(-75%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
94
19.67%
Other White
91
19.04%
Indian
75
15.69%
British
69
14.44%
Bangladeshi
39
8.16%
Total population: 478

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
35.01%
No qualifications
128
30.7%
Level 3 (A level)
50
11.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
10.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 417

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
46
33.82%
Owns with a mortgage
37
27.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
34
25%
Other social rented
13
9.56%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.21%
Total households: 136

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3PN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3PN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 2025263, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PNTerracedFreehold£825,000
28 Mar 2025178, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
01 Jul 2025156, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PRTerracedFreehold£585,000
17 Mar 2025146, The Drive, Ilford, IG1 3PRTerracedFreehold£875,000
03 Apr 202519, Merton Court, 120, Castleview Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QAFlatsLeasehold£86,000

Schools

In the IG1 3PN postcode area, located within Valentines Park & Cranbrook, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 3PN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryCranbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRedbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHighlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 3PN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 3PN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTharvin'sEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG4 5ANWalking directions to Tharvin's
0.3 miCarlos's Wines & SpiritsEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG4 5ANWalking directions to Carlos's Wines & Spirits
0.3 miBritex FoodsEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG4 5DRWalking directions to Britex Foods
0.4 miRedbridge SuperstoreRedbridge Lane East, Redbridge, IG4 5BQWalking directions to Redbridge Superstore
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 3PN, 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 035GE01003696
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 3PN

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

The area around IG1 3PN records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 3PN?

The median sale price around IG1 3PN 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 3PN?

There are 13 schools close to IG1 3PN, including Cranbrook Primary School (Good), Redbridge Primary School (Outstanding) and Highlands Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG1 3PN?

The closest station to IG1 3PN is Gants Hill in TfL zone 4, about 931 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG1 3PN?

IG1 3PN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG1 3PN 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).