Postcode IG1 4BS 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 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Vicarage Lane Play Park.
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.
Ley Street has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Ley Street is £73,998 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 195 ft away from IG1 4BS.
Ley Street near IG1 4BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Seven Kings located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vicarage Lane Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Lane Play Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 5 | £425,000 | £435 |
| Flats | 17 | £220,000 | £344 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2025 | 19, Carriage Mews, Ilford, IG1 4GS | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 05 Mar 2026 | 321, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AA | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 363A, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AA | Other | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | Flat 1, Mallard Court, 226, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BP | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 332B, Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AF | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 |
In the IG1 4BS postcode area, located within Ley Street, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG1 4BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0 mi | Late Night Food & Wine | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Late Night Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Ley Street Food & Wine | 317 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AA | Walking directions to Ley Street Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | GB Supermarket | Adelaide Road, Redbridge, IG1 4BW | Walking directions to GB Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG1 4BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Hossain Mohammed Enamul
Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Saima Ahmed
Ilford Town - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG1 4BS 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.
The median sale price around IG1 4BS in Ley Street is £238,000 (about £367 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG1 4BS, including Christchurch Primary School (Good), Winston Way Academy (Good) and Seven Kings School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG1 4BS is Seven Kings in TfL zone 4, about 1,001 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.
IG1 4BS 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG1 4BS 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).