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IG3

ILFORD

Greater London, London, England

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IG3 covers ILFORD in Greater London, London.

Avg price £498,065
1yr change ▼ 5.4%
Crime 90% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£498,065

▼ 5.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

74% above national avg

Crime Rate

154.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

90% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

Property Prices in IG3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IG3 is £498,065, which is 62% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in IG3 cost 73.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IG3 have fallen 5.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £697,952 21
Semi-detached £609,723 82
Terraced £514,687 421
Flat £271,121 159
All types £498,065 711

5-Year Price History

£480K £490K £499K £509K £518K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IG3

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 154.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IG3 has a crime rate significantly 90% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
57.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.0 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
12.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
30.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
23.9 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IG3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IG3 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Goodmayes Primary School Primary Good mi
Eastcourt Independent School Other Not inspected mi
Mayespark Primary School Primary Good mi
South Park Primary School Primary Good mi
Aldborough Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

5

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

321,231

Population

57

Median Age

30%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
30.0%
Private rent
28.0%
Social rent
11.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IG3 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

100%

Superfast Coverage

91%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IG3 is collected by Redbridge. The Band D rate is £1,976/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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IG3 — ILFORD

Area Summary

IG3 (ILFORD) offers above-average property prices (£498,065, 74% above national average), higher-than-average crime (90% above national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IG3 ILFORD

What is the average house price in IG3 ILFORD?
The average house price in IG3 (ILFORD) is £498,065, based on 711 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 74% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.4% over the past year.
Is IG3 ILFORD a safe area to live?
Crime in IG3 is above the national average (154.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (57.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (30.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IG3 ILFORD?
The population of IG3 (ILFORD) is approximately 321,231 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 30% of homes are owner-occupied, 28% are privately rented, and 11% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in IG3?
The average broadband download speed in IG3 is 369 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises, ultrafast to 91%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IG3 ILFORD?
There are 11 schools in or near IG3. 45% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 5 Good. None require improvement.

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