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IG1 4AG

Vicarage Lane

Newbury

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Overview

Postcode IG1 4AG is located in a major urban area, within the Newbury ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ley Street area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ley Street is £73,998 per year. The nearest station is Seven Kings, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Vicarage Lane Play Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ley Street has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,678 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ley Street has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ley Street is £73,998 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG1 4AG.

Flood risk

No risk

Ley Street near IG1 4AG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Seven Kings located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 4AG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Seven Kings
0.7 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park
0.8 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG1 4AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miVicarage Lane Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Vicarage Lane Play Park

Area Profile

Population
445
Population density
8,349 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.03(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.82(-60%)
Drugs
4.01(-35%)
Other theft
3.61(-68%)
Vehicle crime
2.8(-70%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
135
30.27%
Pakistani
84
18.83%
Bangladeshi
70
15.7%
Other Asian
47
10.54%
Other
27
6.05%
Total population: 446

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
145
39.73%
No qualifications
60
16.44%
Level 3 (A level)
52
14.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
13.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
8.77%
Total 16+ residents: 365

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
47
40.52%
Owns with a mortgage
46
39.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
17.24%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.59%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Newbury

Median price£491,000
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)38
Typical range (middle 50%)£286K – £569K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £491,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Newbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£532,500£427
Terraced26£519,500£460
Flats8£252,500£397

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£540,000£440,000
2017£250,000£480,000£450,000
2018£255,000£495,000£460,000
2019£195,000£405,000£447,500
2020£246,000£500,000£478,000
2021£250,000£590,000£480,000
2022£250,000£565,000£531,250
2023£258,000£650,000£525,000
2024£216,000£577,500£530,000
2025£245,000£615,000£570,000
2026£250,000£475,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£418£388£400
2017£327£378£399
2018£460£368£418
2019£358£426£440
2020£454£460£427
2021£398£452£448
2022£412£432£494
2023£444£471£509
2024£396£490£419
2025£383£440£515
2026£394£459
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202514, Kings Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4AJTerracedFreehold£549,000
28 Mar 202523, Kings Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4AJTerracedFreehold£540,000
17 Mar 2025332B, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AFFlatsLeasehold£150,000
17 Mar 2025332A, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AFFlatsLeasehold£135,000
09 Mar 202610, Mundon Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4AHTerracedFreehold£519,000

Schools

In the IG1 4AG postcode area, located within Ley Street, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 4AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miAll-throughSeven Kings SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Aidan's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Palmer Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 4AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 4AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLey Street Food & Wine317 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AAWalking directions to Ley Street Food & Wine
0.2 miLate Night Food & WineLey Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BSWalking directions to Late Night Food & Wine
0.2 miLondisLey Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BSWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miTesco ExpressLey Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miGB SupermarketAdelaide Road, Redbridge, IG1 4BWWalking directions to GB Supermarket

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 4AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sunny Brar

Newbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Syeda Lovely Choudhury

Newbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Thavathuray Jeyaranjan

Newbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jas Athwal

Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford SouthE14001301
WardNewburyE05011250
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ley StreetE02000773
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 023CE01003756
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 4AG

Is IG1 4AG (Ley Street) safe?

The area around IG1 4AG records about 36 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near IG1 4AG?

The median sale price around IG1 4AG in Ley Street is £491,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG1 4AG?

There are 19 schools close to IG1 4AG, including Seven Kings School (Outstanding), St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy (Good) and The Palmer Catholic Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG1 4AG?

The closest station to IG1 4AG is Seven Kings in TfL zone 4, about 826 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.

How deprived is the area around IG1 4AG?

IG1 4AG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,678 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG1 4AG (Ley Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 4AG is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Sunny Brar (Labour Party), Syeda Lovely Choudhury (Labour Party) and Thavathuray Jeyaranjan (Labour Party).