Meister Close Ilford, Redbridge
19 addresses across 2 postcodes (IG1), about 40 m long. USRN 22306137.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Redbridge costs £2,295 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seven Kings, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, South Park, is about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 12 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Balfour Road Surgery, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 480 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 11% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 210 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 1991-1995 (5); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Redbridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,295 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,530 | £1,785 | £2,040 | £2,295 | £2,804 | £3,314 | £3,824 | £4,589 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (45% of about 420 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 123 Francis Avenue Ilford, not permissioned (290 m)
- 123 Francis Avenue Ilford, not permissioned (290 m)
- 463 High Road, permissioned (300 m)
- 463 High Road, permissioned (300 m)
- 395-405 High Road Ilford, not permissioned (330 m)
- 395-405 High Road Ilford, not permissioned (330 m)
- Ilford County Court High Road Ilford, not permissioned (340 m)
- Ilford County Court High Road Ilford, not permissioned (340 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| IG1 4BE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| IG1 4BB | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 12 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG1 4BB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IG1 4BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seven Kings 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Ilford 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Newbury Park Underground Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Gants Hill Underground Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Jaffe Road Ilford | 140 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa Office | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 29 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 200 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.2 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Balfour Road Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 15 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydirectpharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 15 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ilford Dental Care | 350 m |
| Hospital | King George Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Seven Kings Police | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 180 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Park 13 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Valentines Park 51 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.9 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Lane Allotments North 4,440 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 64 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Valentines Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west. 6 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Valentines Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| City of London Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Perch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Rook Island | Island | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Lincoln Island | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 3.1 km (2 miles) west |
| Chadwell Millenium Green | Wood | 3.2 km (2 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 15 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 4 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, and 15 from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Redbridge: see them on the Redbridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Seven Kings School | All-through | 4–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aldborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Downshall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Feb 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| South Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dessertz IG1 4AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Pizzadohmain IG1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Cafe Spot IG1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2026 |
| Ley Street Cafe Bar IG1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Ley Street Food & Wine IG1 4AA | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Ifood Chinese Takeaway IG1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Oko Resto Lounge IG1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Fireaway Ilford IG1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Mohammadi Halal Meat Ltd IG1 4AA | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Sangz Chicken IG1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Masala Hut IG1 4AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Tasty Fish Bar IG1 4AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Ley Street Post Office IG1 4AF | Retailers - other | 150 m | Exempt | |
| Sai Supermarket IG1 4AF | Retailers - other | 150 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Iziwa IG1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Other theft | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 14 |
| Drugs | 11 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Petrol Station (76); On or near Francis Avenue (38); On or near Jaffe Road (26); On or near Meister Close (21); On or near Piper Way (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 11% | 61% |
| Owned outright | under 1% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 79% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 15% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 7% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 34% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 17% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 29% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 1% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 74% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Araaz Ltd (retailers - other, IG1 1TR) is no longer listed; it was rated 1 Major improvement necessary found 1 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Crave Pizza (takeaway/sandwich shop, IG1 4AA) is no longer listed; it was rated 4 Good found 1 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Ilford Coffee House (restaurant/cafe/canteen, IG1 1NR) now 5 Very good, was 4 Good (rated 5 October 2026) found 1 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Seven Kings Primary School (school/college/university, IG2 7BT) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 5 October 2026) found 1 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Jaffe Road · Drayton Close · Goddards Way · Piper Way · Saunders Close · Carriage Mews · Kings Gardens · Francis Avenue · Francis Road · Vicarage Lane · Mundon Gardens · Francis Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.