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IG1 4AX

Ley Street

Ilford Town

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Overview

Postcode IG1 4AX is located in a major urban area, within the Ilford Town ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ley Street area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 0.6 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
78.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Ley Street has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Ley Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

78.9%

Approximately 78.9% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 147 ft away from IG1 4AX.

Flood risk

No risk

Ley Street near IG1 4AX 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 Seven Kings located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG1 4AX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Seven Kings
0.7 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford
0.8 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
476
Population density
6,079.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.55(+43%)
Other theft
14.65(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.31(-54%)
Vehicle crime
8.79(-6%)
Drugs
8.21(+32%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
92
19.29%
Pakistani
66
13.84%
African
65
13.63%
Bangladeshi
47
9.85%
Other White
35
7.34%
Total population: 477

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
35.15%
No qualifications
77
20.98%
Level 3 (A level)
61
16.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
11.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
40
10.9%
Total 16+ residents: 367

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
114
70.81%
Owns with a mortgage
16
9.94%
Social rents from council
13
8.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.83%
Shared ownership
5
3.11%
Total households: 161

Property prices in Ilford Town

Median price£238,000
Price per sq ft£367
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £294K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) in Ilford Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ilford Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£425,000£435
Flats17£220,000£344

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ilford Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilford Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£241,000£355,000
2017£265,000£323,500
2018£365,000£382,500
2019£235,000£335,000
2020£180,000£375,000
2021£237,500£400,000
2022£245,000£430,000
2023£250,500£415,000
2024£261,250£364,500
2025£224,000£450,000
2026£176,000£415,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ilford Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilford Town.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£424£388
2017£425£376
2018£491£352
2019£422£360
2020£279£428
2021£396£420
2022£387£449
2023£439£418
2024£378£409
2025£368£531
2026£251£367
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ilford Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ilford Town in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4AX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Mar 2026321, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AATerracedFreehold£380,000
30 May 2025363A, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AAOtherFreehold£450,000
17 Mar 2025332B, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AFFlatsLeasehold£150,000
17 Mar 2025332A, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AFFlatsLeasehold£135,000
23 May 202519, Carriage Mews, Ilford, IG1 4GSTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG1 4AX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miAll-throughSeven Kings SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryChristchurch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Aidan's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG1 4AX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLey Street Food & Wine317 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AAWalking directions to Ley Street Food & Wine
0.1 miLate Night Food & WineLey Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BSWalking directions to Late Night Food & Wine
0.1 miLondisLey Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BSWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miTesco ExpressLey Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BSWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 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 4AX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Hossain Mohammed Enamul

Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Saima Ahmed

Ilford Town - 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
WardIlford TownE05011246
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ley StreetE02000773
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 023FE01034481
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about IG1 4AX

Is IG1 4AX (Ley Street) safe?

The area around IG1 4AX records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4AX?

The median sale price around IG1 4AX in Ley Street is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG1 4AX?

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

What is the nearest station to IG1 4AX?

The closest station to IG1 4AX is Seven Kings in TfL zone 4, about 947 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.

How deprived is the area around IG1 4AX?

IG1 4AX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,453 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 4AX is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Hossain Mohammed Enamul (Redbridge Independents) and Saima Ahmed (Labour Party).