Postcode report
Is IG3 9LN a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About IG3 9LN: area rating, property, schools and local change
IG3 9LN is a postcode in Mayfield, Redbridge, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IG3 9LN, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 25% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IG3 9LN are health and schools and education, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IG3 9LN is based on Redbridge 034 Census 2021. It covers 14,676 residents, 8,921 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 33, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 49% owner-occupied, 42% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near IG3 9LN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IG3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £401k from 76 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IG3 9LN can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IG3 9LN by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IG3 9LN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 24 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IG3 9LN
Is IG3 9LN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 25% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IG3 9LN?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IG3 9LN?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near IG3 9LN?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for IG3 9LN?
LocaleIQ matched IG3 9LN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IG3 9LN?
The latest median sold price is £401k based on 76 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IG3 9LN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 24 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.