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IG1 3SJ

Wakefield Gardens

Cranbrook

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Overview

Postcode IG1 3SJ 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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,488 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16%

Approximately 16.0% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 320 ft away from IG1 3SJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Valentines Park & Cranbrook near IG1 3SJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 3SJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

Walking directions to Gants Hill
0.9 mi

4

Wanstead

Central

Walking directions to Wanstead

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
9,534.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.14(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.2(+1%)
Other theft
11.57(+1%)
Vehicle crime
10.42(+11%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
119
30.51%
Pakistani
95
24.36%
Bangladeshi
56
14.36%
British
33
8.46%
Other Asian
21
5.38%
Total population: 390

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
141
44.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
14.56%
No qualifications
43
13.61%
Level 3 (A level)
41
12.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
36.13%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Social rents from council
19
15.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.61%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

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 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3SJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3SJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202524, Ripon Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£725,000
06 Aug 202516, Ripon Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£585,000
18 Jul 202522, Ripon Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£550,000
09 Apr 2025320, Wanstead Park Road, Ilford, IG1 3TYSemi-DetachedFreehold£595,000
11 Mar 2025119, Wanstead Lane, Ilford, IG1 3SPTerracedFreehold£600,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 3SJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCranbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryRedbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryHighlands Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 3SJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 3SJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTharvin'sEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG4 5ANWalking directions to Tharvin's
0.2 miCarlos's Wines & SpiritsEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG4 5ANWalking directions to Carlos's Wines & Spirits
0.3 miRedbridge SuperstoreRedbridge Lane East, Redbridge, IG4 5BQWalking directions to Redbridge Superstore

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 3SJ, 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 035HE01003697
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 3SJ

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

The area around IG1 3SJ records about 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3SJ?

The median sale price around IG1 3SJ 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 3SJ?

There are 10 schools close to IG1 3SJ, 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 3SJ?

The closest station to IG1 3SJ is Gants Hill in TfL zone 4, about 1,223 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG1 3SJ?

IG1 3SJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,488 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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