Postcode IG3 8RW is located in a major urban area, within the Seven Kings area 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 median sale price in Seven Kings is £500,000 (around £443 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £350,000 and £615,000. The nearest station is Goodmayes, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Barley Lane Recreation Ground.
Seven Kings Meads Lane has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,376 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Seven Kings Meads Lane has a high crime rate, with approximately 109.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 1 ft away from IG3 8RW.
Seven Kings Meads Lane near IG3 8RW has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Goodmayes located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barley Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Barley Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £443 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 | £448 |
| Terraced | 29 | £500,000 | £466 |
| Flats | 7 | £225,000 | £341 |
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 | £245,000 | £515,000 | £500,000 |
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 | £349 | £488 | £440 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8RW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 2025 | 765A, High Road, Ilford, IG3 8RW | Other | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 120, Starling Heights, 5, Teal Road, Ilford, IG3 8FS | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 109, Starling Heights, 5, Teal Road, Ilford, IG3 8FS | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Flat 121, Starling Heights, 5, Teal Road, Ilford, IG3 8FS | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Flat 101, Starling Heights, 5, Teal Road, Ilford, IG3 8FS | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 |
In the IG3 8RW postcode area, located within Seven Kings Meads Lane, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Eastcourt Independent School | Other independent school | Unrated. | |
Eastcourt Independent School ratingInspection information
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Farnham Green Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2019. | |
Farnham Green Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2019
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Goodmayes Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Mar 2024. | |
Goodmayes Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Mar 2024
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IG3 8RW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Aldi | 700 High Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, IG3 8RS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | NK News | Gren, Redbridge, IG3 9SQ | Walking directions to NK News |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 822 High Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4HY | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Town Shop | 6 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LA | Walking directions to Town Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Best Moon Express | 14 Cameron Road, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8LA | Walking directions to Best Moon Express |
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 8RW, 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 8RW 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting.
The median sale price around IG3 8RW in Seven Kings is £500,000 (about £443 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG3 8RW, including Eastcourt Independent School, Farnham Green Primary School (Good) and Goodmayes Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IG3 8RW is Goodmayes in TfL zone 4, about 391 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG3 8RW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG3 8RW 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).