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IG3 8PW

Spencer Road

Seven Kings

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Overview

Postcode IG3 8PW 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 Goodmayes, about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 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
3.6%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Medium

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

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 270 ft away from IG3 8PW.

Flood risk

High

Seven Kings Meads Lane near IG3 8PW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

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

Nearby public transport stations for IG3 8PW
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Goodmayes
0.3 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Seven Kings
0.9 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
505
Population density
11,910.4 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
104
20.43%
Pakistani
96
18.86%
Bangladeshi
57
11.2%
Other White
52
10.22%
Other Asian
47
9.23%
Total population: 509

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
32.34%
Level 3 (A level)
64
17.39%
No qualifications
63
17.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
52
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 368

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
41.01%
Owns with a mortgage
42
30.22%
Owns outright
34
24.46%
Social rents from council
4
2.88%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 139

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 8PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 202654, Spencer Road, Ilford, IG3 8PWTerracedLeasehold£265,000
04 Feb 202666, Chester Road, Ilford, IG3 8PRTerracedFreehold£365,000
03 Jun 202676, Spencer Road, Ilford, IG3 8PPTerracedFreehold£455,000
02 Apr 20251, James Court, 68, Spencer Road, Ilford, IG3 8PPFlatsLeasehold£290,000
30 May 2025765A, High Road, Ilford, IG3 8RWOtherFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the IG3 8PW postcode area, located within Seven Kings Meads Lane, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryDownshall Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryFarnham Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG3 8PW
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
0.4 miCo-op FoodCameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LGWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 8PW, 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 8PW

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

The area around IG3 8PW 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 8PW?

The median sale price around IG3 8PW 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 8PW?

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

What is the nearest station to IG3 8PW?

The closest station to IG3 8PW is Goodmayes in TfL zone 4, about 516 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around IG3 8PW?

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

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