Postcode IG1 4SJ 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39.7 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 Gants Hill, about 0.7 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Valentines Park.
Ilford North East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,489 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Ilford North East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 39.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% 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 4SJ.
Ilford North East near IG1 4SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Gants Hill | Central | Walking directions to Gants Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Valentines Park | Large | Walking directions to Valentines Park |
| 0.4 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG1 4SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 11, Aden Road, Ilford, IG1 4SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £615,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 56, Brisbane Road, Ilford, IG1 4SL | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 10, Quebec Road, Ilford, IG1 4TX | Terraced | Freehold | £600,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 46, Montreal Road, Ilford, IG1 4SH | Terraced | Freehold | £490,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 30, Quebec Road, Ilford, IG1 4TT | Terraced | Freehold | £560,000 |
In the IG1 4SJ postcode area, located within Ilford North East, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Christchurch Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 Nov 2022. | |
Christchurch Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Nov 2022
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| 0.4 mi | All-through | Seven Kings School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Sept 2018. | |
Seven Kings School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 12 Sept 2018
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Apex Secondary School for Boys | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
Apex Secondary School for Boys ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Feb 2026
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IG1 4SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Ley Street Food & Wine | 317 Ley Street, Ilford, IG1 4AA | Walking directions to Ley Street Food & Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Late Night Food & Wine | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Late Night Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | GB Supermarket | Adelaide Road, Redbridge, IG1 4BW | Walking directions to GB Supermarket |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Ley Street, Redbridge, IG1 4BS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 4SJ, 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 4SJ records about 40 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around IG1 4SJ 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 4SJ, including Christchurch Primary School (Good), Seven Kings School (Outstanding) and Apex Secondary School for Boys (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IG1 4SJ is Gants Hill in TfL zone 4, about 1,083 m away, serving the Central line.
IG1 4SJ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,489 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 4SJ 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).