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IG3 8XH

Barley Lane

Seven Kings

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Overview

Postcode IG3 8XH is located in a major urban area, within the Seven Kings ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Goodmayes North area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 350 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.7× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goodmayes North is £71,105 per year. The nearest station is Goodmayes, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Seven Kings Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
350
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.4%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Goodmayes North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,610 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 41% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Goodmayes North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 350 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.4%

Approximately 28.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Goodmayes North is £71,105 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Goodmayes North near IG3 8XH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Goodmayes located about 0.7 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG3 8XH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Goodmayes
0.9 mi

5

Chadwell Heath

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Chadwell Heath
1 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG3 8XH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSeven Kings ParkLargeWalking directions to Seven Kings Park

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
3,554.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
264.03(+750%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.33(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.83(+282%)
Public order
20.1(+197%)
Other theft
13.86(+21%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
68
21.52%
African
46
14.56%
Other White
36
11.39%
Pakistani
31
9.81%
Bangladeshi
25
7.91%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
105
47.95%
No qualifications
31
14.16%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
9.59%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
40.52%
Owns with a mortgage
26
22.41%
Other social rented
25
21.55%
Social rents from council
8
6.9%
Owns outright
6
5.17%
Total households: 116

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 8XH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG3 8XH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 202594A, Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8XWSemi-DetachedLeasehold£240,000
17 Jun 202594B, Barley Lane, Ilford, IG3 8XWFlatsLeasehold£210,000
13 Feb 202653, Lexden Drive, Romford, RM6 4TJSemi-DetachedFreehold£625,000
22 Aug 202510, Lorenzo House, Medici Close, Ilford, IG3 8FFFlatsLeasehold£180,000
30 Apr 20252, Lorenzo House, Medici Close, Ilford, IG3 8FFFlatsLeasehold£270,000

Schools

In the IG3 8XH postcode area, located within Goodmayes North, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG3 8XH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableNewbridge SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryFarnham Green Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miSecondaryChadwell Heath AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

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 8XH, 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)Goodmayes NorthE02000772
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 022BE01003770
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2010-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG3 8XH

Is IG3 8XH (Goodmayes North) safe?

The area around IG3 8XH records about 350 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near IG3 8XH?

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

What schools are near IG3 8XH?

There are 18 schools close to IG3 8XH, including Newbridge School (Outstanding), Farnham Green Primary School (Good) and Chadwell Heath Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG3 8XH?

The closest station to IG3 8XH is Goodmayes in TfL zone 4, about 1,158 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around IG3 8XH?

IG3 8XH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,610 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG3 8XH (Goodmayes North) in Parliament and on the local council?

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