Postcode IG3 8BG is located in a major urban area, within the Goodmayes area of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Goodmayes South area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goodmayes South is £65,686 per year. The median sale price in Goodmayes is £530,000 (around £461 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £333,000 and £577,500. The nearest station is Seven Kings, about 0 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Vicarage Lane Play Park.
Goodmayes South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,573 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Goodmayes South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Goodmayes South is £65,686 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from IG3 8BG.
Goodmayes South near IG3 8BG 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 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Vicarage Lane Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Lane Play Park |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £461 per square foot) in Goodmayes area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £567,000 | £458 |
| Terraced | 35 | £540,000 | £461 |
| Flats | 11 | £290,000 | £461 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £400,000 | £397,000 |
| 2017 | £236,750 | £542,500 | £446,000 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £500,000 | £422,000 |
| 2019 | £208,500 | £475,500 | £410,000 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £465,000 | £398,750 |
| 2021 | £205,250 | £535,000 | £481,500 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £522,500 | £490,000 |
| 2023 | £232,000 | £530,000 | £442,500 |
| 2024 | £309,000 | £562,500 | £510,000 |
| 2025 | £373,000 | £558,500 | £530,000 |
| 2026 | £252,250 | £550,000 | £570,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £368 | £320 | £374 |
| 2017 | £414 | £360 | £381 |
| 2018 | £429 | £368 | £416 |
| 2019 | £373 | £384 | £402 |
| 2020 | £440 | £429 | £432 |
| 2021 | £413 | £422 | £423 |
| 2022 | £412 | £474 | £469 |
| 2023 | £459 | £386 | £469 |
| 2024 | £528 | £411 | £478 |
| 2025 | £550 | £481 | £470 |
| 2026 | £359 | £426 | £448 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8BG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2026 | 1A, Electric Parade, Seven Kings Road, Ilford, IG3 8BY | Other | Leasehold | £380,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 4, Swindon Close, Ilford, IG3 8BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 8, Cameron Road, Ilford, IG3 8LA | Other | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 09 Dec 2025 | 631, High Road, Ilford, IG3 8RA | Other | Leasehold | £595,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2025 | 625, High Road, Ilford, IG3 8RA | Other | Leasehold | £641,250 |
In the IG3 8BG postcode area, located within Goodmayes South, there are 15 primary and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | The Palmer Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Feb 2026. | |
The Palmer Catholic Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 3 Feb 2026
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| 0.3 mi | All-through | Ark Isaac Newton Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Oct 2018. | |
Ark Isaac Newton Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 2 Oct 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Sept 2022. | |
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 Sept 2022
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IG3 8BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Best Moon Express | 14 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LA | Walking directions to Best Moon Express |
| 0.1 mi | Best Moon Shop | 18 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LB | Walking directions to Best Moon Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Town Shop | 6 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LA | Walking directions to Town Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Best-one | 1 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LG | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 IG3 8BG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Oliver Alan Cornish
Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026
Prabjit Gurm
Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026
Shorif Hossain Akhonda
Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG3 8BG records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 drugs.
The median sale price around IG3 8BG in Goodmayes is £530,000 (about £461 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to IG3 8BG, including The Palmer Catholic Academy (Requires improvement), Ark Isaac Newton Academy (Outstanding) and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IG3 8BG is Seven Kings in TfL zone 4, about 65 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.
IG3 8BG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,573 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 IG3 8BG is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Oliver Alan Cornish (Labour Party), Prabjit Gurm (Labour Party) and Shorif Hossain Akhonda (Labour Party).