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IG3 8PR

Chester Road

Seven Kings

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Overview

Postcode IG3 8PR 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 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seven Kings Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Seven Kings Meads Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,376 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Seven Kings Meads Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Seven Kings Meads Lane is £68,547 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG3 8PR.

Flood risk

Low

Seven Kings Meads Lane near IG3 8PR has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Seven Kings located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG3 8PR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Seven Kings
0.4 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Goodmayes
0.8 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG3 8PR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSeven Kings ParkLargeWalking directions to Seven Kings Park
0.5 miBarley Lane Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Barley Lane Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
446
Population density
13,819.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
54.64(+103%)
Violence and sexual offences
39.62(+28%)
Shoplifting
16.39(+64%)
Other theft
15.48(+35%)
Vehicle crime
10.02(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
142
31.63%
Pakistani
59
13.14%
Other White
51
11.36%
Bangladeshi
45
10.02%
British
40
8.91%
Total population: 449

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
33.43%
No qualifications
84
24%
Level 3 (A level)
50
14.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
9.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.14%
Total 16+ residents: 350

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
48
35.82%
Owns outright
43
32.09%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.12%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.22%
Social rents from council
1
0.75%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Seven Kings

Median price£492,500
Price per sq ft£441
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£381K – £614K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £492,500 (about £441 per square foot) in Seven Kings area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,108 up to £850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Seven Kings over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached4£668,750£472
Terraced25£530,000£443
Flats5£225,000£318

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Seven Kings

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seven Kings.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£536,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Seven Kings.

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Seven Kings in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8PR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8PR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Feb 202666, Chester Road, Ilford, IG3 8PRTerracedFreehold£365,000
09 Mar 202654, Spencer Road, Ilford, IG3 8PWTerracedLeasehold£265,000
03 Jul 202579, Pembroke Road, Ilford, IG3 8PQTerracedFreehold£485,000
03 Jun 202676, Spencer Road, Ilford, IG3 8PPTerracedFreehold£455,000
02 Apr 20251, James Court, 68, Spencer Road, Ilford, IG3 8PPFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the IG3 8PR postcode area, located within Seven Kings Meads Lane, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG3 8PR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableEastcourt Independent SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryDownshall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryAldborough Primary SchoolFree schools

Good

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG3 8PR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG3 8PR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAldi700 High Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, IG3 8RSWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miTown Shop6 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LAWalking directions to Town Shop
0.3 miBest Moon Express14 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LAWalking directions to Best Moon Express
0.3 miBest Moon Shop18 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LBWalking directions to Best Moon Shop
0.3 miBest-one1 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LGWalking directions to Best-one

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 8PR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Imran Ahmed

Seven Kings - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Nav Johal

Seven Kings - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Vanisha Surendra Bharti Solanki

Seven Kings - 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
WardSeven KingsE05011251
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Seven Kings Meads LaneE02000774
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 024BE01003767
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG3 8PR

Is IG3 8PR (Seven Kings Meads Lane) safe?

The area around IG3 8PR records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 8PR?

The median sale price around IG3 8PR in Seven Kings Meads Lane is £492,500 (about £441 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG3 8PR?

There are 20 schools close to IG3 8PR, including Eastcourt Independent School, Downshall Primary School and Aldborough Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG3 8PR?

The closest station to IG3 8PR is Seven Kings in TfL zone 4, about 489 m away, serving the Elizabeth and Greater Anglia lines.

How deprived is the area around IG3 8PR?

IG3 8PR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,376 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG3 8PR (Seven Kings Meads Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

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