Postcode IG3 8SB 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 £492,500 (around £441 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £342,500 and £616,875. The nearest station is Goodmayes, about 0.3 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from IG3 8SB.
Seven Kings Meads Lane near IG3 8SB 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 40 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £612,500 | £448 |
| Terraced | 28 | £500,000 | £452 |
| 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 8SB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar 2026 | 54, Spencer Road, Ilford, IG3 8PW | Terraced | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 765A, High Road, Ilford, IG3 8RW | Other | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 109, Starling Heights, 5, Teal Road, Ilford, IG3 8FS | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Flat 120, Starling Heights, 5, Teal Road, Ilford, IG3 8FS | Flats | Leasehold | £365,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | Flat 121, Starling Heights, 5, Teal Road, Ilford, IG3 8FS | Flats | Leasehold | £300,000 |
In the IG3 8SB 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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| 0.4 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 | Downshall Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Mar 2026. | |
Downshall Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 24 Mar 2026
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9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IG3 8SB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 700 High Road, Goodmayes, Ilford, IG3 8RS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 822 High Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4HY | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | NK News | Gren, Redbridge, IG3 9SQ | Walking directions to NK News |
| 0.3 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 8SB, 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 8SB 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 8SB in Seven Kings is £492,500 (about £441 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG3 8SB, including Eastcourt Independent School, Farnham Green Primary School (Good) and Downshall Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IG3 8SB is Goodmayes in TfL zone 4, about 446 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
IG3 8SB 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 8SB 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).