Postcode IG3 8LQ is located in a major urban area, within the Seven Kings ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Seven Kings Meads Lane area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Seven Kings Meads Lane is £68,547 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Vicarage Lane Play Park.
Seven Kings Meads Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,604 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.
Seven Kings Meads Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 87 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Seven Kings Meads Lane is £68,547 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG3 8LQ.
Seven Kings Meads Lane near IG3 8LQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Vicarage Lane Play Park | Small | Walking directions to Vicarage Lane Play Park |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 (about £441 per square foot) in Seven Kings area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,108 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £612,500 | £472 |
| Terraced | 31 | £500,000 | £443 |
| Flats | 5 | £225,000 | £318 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260,000 | £435,000 | £406,250 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £445,000 | £438,000 |
| 2018 | £230,500 | £425,000 | £455,000 |
| 2019 | £256,000 | £427,000 | £430,000 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £430,000 | £447,500 |
| 2021 | £255,000 | £432,500 | £470,000 |
| 2022 | £250,000 | £500,000 | £503,000 |
| 2023 | £270,000 | £500,000 | £508,000 |
| 2024 | £242,500 | £575,000 | £481,500 |
| 2025 | £282,500 | £537,500 | £522,500 |
| 2026 | £260,500 | — | £492,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £449 | £432 | £381 |
| 2017 | £381 | £431 | £395 |
| 2018 | £472 | £364 | £403 |
| 2019 | £405 | £415 | £409 |
| 2020 | £447 | £370 | £413 |
| 2021 | £430 | £426 | £415 |
| 2022 | £435 | £507 | £459 |
| 2023 | £396 | £532 | £508 |
| 2024 | £421 | £361 | £460 |
| 2025 | £417 | £465 | £456 |
| 2026 | £430 | — | £423 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 32, Norfolk Road, Ilford, IG3 8LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £800,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 50B, Elgin Road, Ilford, IG3 8LL | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Flat 1, 36, Elgin Road, Ilford, IG3 8LL | Flats | Leasehold | £220,000 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 48A, Aldborough Road South, Ilford, IG3 8EX | Terraced | Freehold | £369,000 | |
| 18 May 2026 | Flat 4, 54 - 56, Cameron Road, Ilford, IG3 8LF | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 |
In the IG3 8LQ postcode area, located within Seven Kings Meads Lane, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG3 8LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Best-one | 1 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LG | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.2 mi | Best Moon Shop | 18 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LB | Walking directions to Best Moon Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Best Moon Express | 14 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LA | Walking directions to Best Moon Express |
| 0.2 mi | Town Shop | 6 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LA | Walking directions to Town Shop |
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 8LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Imran Ahmed
Seven Kings - Elected 7 May 2026
Nav Johal
Seven Kings - Elected 7 May 2026
Vanisha Surendra Bharti Solanki
Seven Kings - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG3 8LQ records about 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 8LQ in Seven Kings Meads Lane is £485,000 (about £441 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG3 8LQ, including The Palmer Catholic Academy (Good), St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy (Good) and Aldborough Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG3 8LQ is Seven Kings in TfL zone 4, about 302 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.
IG3 8LQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,604 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 8LQ is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Imran Ahmed (Redbridge Independents), Nav Johal (Labour Party) and Vanisha Surendra Bharti Solanki (Labour Party).