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IG1 3SY

Royston Gardens

Wanstead Park

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Overview

Postcode IG1 3SY is located in a major urban area, within the Wanstead Park 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 Wanstead, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wanstead Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
Very low
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

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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 309 ft away from IG1 3SY.

Flood risk

Very low

Valentines Park & Cranbrook near IG1 3SY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Wanstead located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 3SY
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Wanstead

Central

Walking directions to Wanstead
1 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

Walking directions to Gants Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG1 3SY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miWanstead ParkLargeWalking directions to Wanstead Park

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
3,217.8 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

Pakistani
77
21.04%
Bangladeshi
70
19.13%
Other White
53
14.48%
Indian
45
12.3%
British
36
9.84%
Total population: 366

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
121
40.47%
No qualifications
51
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
13.38%
Level 3 (A level)
34
11.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.7%
Total 16+ residents: 299

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
39
32.77%
Owns with a mortgage
38
31.93%
Owns outright
25
21.01%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.56%
Social rents from council
5
4.2%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Wanstead Park

Median price£877,500
Price per sq ft£675
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£496K – £1.2M

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £877,500 (about £675 per square foot) in Wanstead Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £3,500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wanstead Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£2,025,000£664
Semi-Detached22£1,063,250£660
Terraced32£885,000£712
Flats16£360,000£540

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wanstead Park

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wanstead Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£964,000£330,000£865,000£775,000
2017£875,000£348,250£901,128£750,000
2018£1,301,000£328,500£900,000£825,000
2019£772,000£315,000£915,525£830,000
2020£1,050,000£322,500£880,000£852,250
2021£1,320,000£335,000£985,000£872,500
2022£1,300,000£359,000£1,010,000£1,016,000
2023£1,445,000£365,000£1,170,000£920,000
2024£1,581,500£345,000£1,225,000£1,002,000
2025£1,405,000£360,000£1,037,500£890,000
2026£2,350,000£350,000£1,034,750£735,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wanstead Park.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wanstead Park.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£422£471£535£550
2017£547£497£554£565
2018£611£492£575£557
2019£844£449£553£584
2020£667£510£672£625
2021£484£531£646£635
2022£856£544£665£706
2023£815£499£740£729
2024£704£511£712£701
2025£637£524£689£699
2026£1,161£559£452£747
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wanstead Park.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wanstead Park in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3SY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 3SY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Jul 202543, Royston Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3SYTerracedFreehold£650,000
20 Jun 202571, Royston Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3SYSemi-DetachedFreehold£770,000
28 Mar 202528, Royston Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3SXSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
05 Oct 2025Waterworks Cottage, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5BDDetachedFreehold£1,000,000
03 Nov 20252, Studley Court, Studley Drive, Ilford, IG4 5ALFlatsLeasehold£370,000

Schools

In the IG1 3SY postcode area, located within Valentines Park & Cranbrook, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 3SY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miSecondaryWanstead High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRedbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miPrimaryCranbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

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

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 3SY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Emma Selina Shepherd-Mallinson

Wanstead Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Milli Richards Clack

Wanstead Park - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Calvin Bailey

Leyton and Wanstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyLeyton and WansteadE14001334
WardWanstead ParkE05011254
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 3SY

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

The area around IG1 3SY 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 3SY?

The median sale price around IG1 3SY in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £877,500 (about £675 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG1 3SY?

There are 10 schools close to IG1 3SY, including Wanstead High School (Good), Redbridge Primary School (Outstanding) and Cranbrook Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG1 3SY?

The closest station to IG1 3SY is Wanstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,039 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG1 3SY?

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

The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering IG1 3SY is Calvin Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Selina Shepherd-Mallinson (Labour Party) and Milli Richards Clack (Green Party).