Postcode IG3 8BU is located in a major urban area, within the Goodmayes ward 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 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 the United Kingdom, 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 8.5% 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 26 ft away from IG3 8BU.
Goodmayes South near IG3 8BU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Vicarage Lane Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Lane Play Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £463 per square foot) in Goodmayes area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £550,000 | £448 |
| Terraced | 41 | £535,000 | £470 |
| Flats | 8 | £307,750 | £450 |
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 | £378,000 | £558,500 | £530,000 |
| 2026 | £253,000 | £428,334 | £550,000 |
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 | £548 | £481 | £470 |
| 2026 | £367 | £385 | £436 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 28 Jul 2025 | 8, Cameron Road, Ilford, IG3 8LA | Other | Freehold | £725,000 | |
| 05 Feb 2026 | 4, Swindon Close, Ilford, IG3 8BQ | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 15B, Cambridge Road, Ilford, IG3 8LU | Flats | Leasehold | £207,500 |
In the IG3 8BU postcode area, located within Goodmayes South, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG3 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Town Shop | 6 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LA | Walking directions to Town Shop |
| 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 | Co-op Food | Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 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 8BU, 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 8BU 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around IG3 8BU in Goodmayes South is £525,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to IG3 8BU, including The Palmer Catholic Academy (Good), Ark Isaac Newton Academy (Outstanding) and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG3 8BU is Seven Kings in TfL zone 4, about 53 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.
IG3 8BU 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 8BU 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).