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IG4 5AA

Eastern Avenue

Cranbrook

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Overview

Postcode IG4 5AA is located in a major urban area, within the Cranbrook ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Valentines Park & Cranbrook area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £69,593 per year. The nearest station is Gants Hill, about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,540 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £69,593 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from IG4 5AA.

Flood risk

No risk

Valentines Park & Cranbrook near IG4 5AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG4 5AA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

Walking directions to Gants Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
453
Population density
8,118.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
12.91(-52%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.66(-66%)
Vehicle crime
5.61(-40%)
Burglary
2.24(-59%)
Public order
1.68(-75%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
104
22.91%
Pakistani
95
20.93%
Bangladeshi
74
16.3%
British
51
11.23%
Other
37
8.15%
Total population: 454

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
159
40.87%
No qualifications
76
19.54%
Level 3 (A level)
56
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
9.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
8.48%
Total 16+ residents: 389

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
64
48.48%
Owns outright
44
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
10.61%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.3%
Shared ownership
1
0.76%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Cranbrook

Median price£628,000
Price per sq ft£451
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£500K – £720K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £628,000 (about £451 per square foot) in Cranbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,050,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cranbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£800,000£425
Semi-Detached14£687,500£493
Terraced29£630,000£448
Flats11£203,000£391

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cranbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,600£585,000£574,750
2017£241,000£635,000£547,500
2018£245,000£630,000£560,000
2019£240,000£650,000£525,000
2020£342,500£660,000£527,500
2021£245,500£722,500£612,500
2022£280,000£665,000£637,500
2023£305,000£749,999£635,000
2024£317,500£632,500£640,000
2025£251,750£725,000£670,000
2026£200,000£652,500£558,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cranbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cranbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£443£397£359
2017£463£446£420
2018£572£454£395
2019£533£406£408
2020£465£426£403
2021£469£445£442
2022£493£450£437
2023£438£494£473
2024£482£485£453
2025£416£477£460
2026£344£491£419
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cranbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cranbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG4 5AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG4 5AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
02 Apr 2026318, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AATerracedFreehold£525,000
14 Aug 2025306, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5AATerracedFreehold£550,000
20 Mar 2026275, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG4 5ATTerracedFreehold£450,000
25 Jun 202639, Castleview Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QBTerracedFreehold£566,000
12 Jun 202616, Castleview Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3QBTerracedFreehold£860,000

Schools

In the IG4 5AA postcode area, located within Valentines Park & Cranbrook, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG4 5AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryCranbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBeehive Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryRedbridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG4 5AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG4 5AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBritex FoodsEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG4 5DRWalking directions to Britex Foods
0.1 miAshley's NewsBeehive Lane, Redbridge, IG4 5EFWalking directions to Ashley's News
0.3 miH&S Mini MarketInglehurst Gardens, Redbridge, IG4 5HAWalking directions to H&S Mini Market
0.3 miArmadaEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG2 6NEWalking directions to Armada
0.3 miGants Hill Food & WineWoodford Avenue, Redbridge, IG2 6UFWalking directions to Gants Hill Food & Wine

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 IG4 5AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmed

Cranbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Feza Haque

Cranbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Mohamed Shukry Haleemdeen

Cranbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Member of parliament

Wes Streeting

Ilford North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford NorthE14001300
WardCranbrookE05011241
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Valentines Park & CranbrookE02006924
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 035GE01003696
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG4 5AA

Is IG4 5AA (Valentines Park & Cranbrook) safe?

The area around IG4 5AA records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 IG4 5AA?

The median sale price around IG4 5AA in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £628,000 (about £451 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG4 5AA?

There are 14 schools close to IG4 5AA, including Cranbrook Primary School (Good), Beehive Preparatory School and Redbridge Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG4 5AA?

The closest station to IG4 5AA is Gants Hill in TfL zone 4, about 583 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG4 5AA?

IG4 5AA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,540 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG4 5AA (Valentines Park & Cranbrook) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG4 5AA is Wes Streeting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chaudhary Mushtaq Ahmed (Labour Party), Feza Haque (Redbridge Independents) and Mohamed Shukry Haleemdeen (Redbridge Independents).

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