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IG3 8EG

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Goodmayes

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Overview

Postcode IG3 8EG 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 0.2 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is South Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Goodmayes South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Goodmayes South is £65,686 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from IG3 8EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Goodmayes South near IG3 8EG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Seven Kings located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG3 8EG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Seven Kings
0.8 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Goodmayes
0.9 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG3 8EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSouth ParkLargeWalking directions to South Park
0.3 miVicarage Lane Play ParkSmallWalking directions to Vicarage Lane Play Park

Area Profile

Population
527
Population density
12,815.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.09(+58%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.47(+6%)
Drugs
16.09(+160%)
Vehicle crime
11.55(+23%)
Other theft
11.14(-3%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
142
26.94%
Indian
122
23.15%
Bangladeshi
65
12.33%
Other Asian
53
10.06%
British
36
6.83%
Total population: 527

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
144
36.92%
No qualifications
66
16.92%
Level 3 (A level)
63
16.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
49
12.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
11.54%
Total 16+ residents: 390

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
69
44.23%
Owns with a mortgage
42
26.92%
Owns outright
36
23.08%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.56%
Social rents from council
3
1.92%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Goodmayes

Median price£525,000
Price per sq ft£463
Sales (last 12 months)54
Typical range (middle 50%)£373K – £567K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goodmayes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached5£550,000£448
Terraced41£535,000£470
Flats8£307,750£450

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Goodmayes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goodmayes.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goodmayes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goodmayes.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goodmayes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Goodmayes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Oct 2025603, High Road, Ilford, IG3 8EEOtherFreehold£380,000
07 Jul 202527, Herbert Road, Ilford, IG3 8ALTerracedFreehold£500,000
14 Mar 202512, Herbert Road, Ilford, IG3 8ALTerracedFreehold£450,000
15 Jan 20265, Lombard Avenue, Ilford, IG3 8ERTerracedFreehold£450,000
18 Jul 202526, New Road, Ilford, IG3 8APTerracedFreehold£565,000

Schools

In the IG3 8EG postcode area, located within Goodmayes South, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG3 8EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughArk Isaac Newton AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryThe Palmer Catholic AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Aidan's Catholic Primary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG3 8EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG3 8EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodCameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miBest-one1 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LGWalking directions to Best-one
0.2 miBest Moon Shop18 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LBWalking directions to Best Moon Shop
0.2 miTesco ExpressGordon Road, Redbridge, IG1 1XTWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miBest Moon Express14 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LAWalking directions to Best Moon Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,589

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IG3 8EG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ben Oliver Alan Cornish

Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Prabjit Gurm

Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Shorif Hossain Akhonda

Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jas Athwal

Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford SouthE14001301
WardGoodmayesE05011244
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Goodmayes SouthE02006800
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 034BE01003714
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG3 8EG

Is IG3 8EG (Goodmayes South) safe?

The area around IG3 8EG 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.

What is the average house price near IG3 8EG?

The median sale price around IG3 8EG in Goodmayes South is £525,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG3 8EG?

There are 20 schools close to IG3 8EG, including Ark Isaac Newton Academy (Outstanding), The Palmer Catholic Academy (Good) and St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG3 8EG?

The closest station to IG3 8EG is Seven Kings in TfL zone 4, about 322 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.

How deprived is the area around IG3 8EG?

IG3 8EG 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).

Who represents IG3 8EG (Goodmayes South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG3 8EG 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).