Postcode IG1 4LF is located in a major urban area, within the Valentines area of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ilford North East area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ilford North East is £77,221 per year. The median sale price in Valentines is £490,000 (around £483 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £295,000 and £602,500. The nearest station is Ilford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valentines Park.
Ilford North East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,799 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Ilford North East has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ilford North East is £77,221 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG1 4LF.
Ilford North East near IG1 4LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Gants Hill | Central | Walking directions to Gants Hill |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valentines Park | Large | Walking directions to Valentines Park |
Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Valentines area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £935,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £750,000 | £481 |
| Terraced | 29 | £575,000 | £479 |
| Flats | 23 | £280,000 | £486 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | £650,000 | £490,000 |
| 2017 | £260,000 | £585,000 | £491,500 |
| 2018 | £300,000 | £567,000 | £490,000 |
| 2019 | £230,000 | £735,000 | £535,000 |
| 2020 | £250,000 | £485,000 | £480,500 |
| 2021 | £245,000 | £630,000 | £530,000 |
| 2022 | £262,500 | £605,000 | £550,500 |
| 2023 | £282,500 | £740,000 | £552,500 |
| 2024 | £222,500 | £710,000 | £554,500 |
| 2025 | £262,500 | £760,500 | £555,000 |
| 2026 | £280,000 | £637,000 | £585,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £442 | £322 | £409 |
| 2017 | £496 | £377 | £401 |
| 2018 | £479 | £380 | £406 |
| 2019 | £458 | £422 | £390 |
| 2020 | £491 | £326 | £435 |
| 2021 | £475 | £394 | £442 |
| 2022 | £506 | £540 | £448 |
| 2023 | £497 | £450 | £425 |
| 2024 | £466 | £519 | £455 |
| 2025 | £480 | £474 | £465 |
| 2026 | £499 | £452 | £486 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4LF.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | 6, Warwick Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4LE | Terraced | Freehold | £750,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 5, Warwick Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4LE | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2025 | 20, Warwick Gardens, Ilford, IG1 4LE | Terraced | Freehold | £770,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 65, Wellesley Road, Ilford, IG1 4LQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £760,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 116C, Wellesley Road, Ilford, IG1 4LD | Flats | Leasehold | £395,000 |
In the IG1 4LF postcode area, located within Ilford North East, there are 12 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Christchurch Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | The Ursuline Academy Ilford | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Read Academy Education | Other independent school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Jul 2023. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IG1 4LF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | GB Supermarket | Adelaide Road, Redbridge, IG1 4BW | Walking directions to GB Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Bella | 119 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4BH | Walking directions to Bella |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Late Night Food & Wine | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Late Night Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Ley Street Food & Wine | 317 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AA | Walking directions to Ley Street Food & Wine |
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 4LF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Charlton-Holmes
Valentines - Elected 7 May 2026
Marwan Elfallah
Valentines - Elected 7 May 2026
Rashida Khanam Choudhery
Valentines - Elected 7 May 2026
Wes Streeting
Ilford North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG1 4LF records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around IG1 4LF in Valentines is £490,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG1 4LF, including Christchurch Primary School (Good), The Ursuline Academy Ilford (Good) and Read Academy Education (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IG1 4LF is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 735 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG1 4LF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,799 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG1 4LF is Wes Streeting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Charlton-Holmes (Labour Party), Marwan Elfallah (Redbridge Independents) and Rashida Khanam Choudhery (Redbridge Independents).