Myrtle Road Ilford, Redbridge
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (IG1), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22303091.
- 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 B; 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 Ilford, about 310 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Valentines Park, is about 550 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Granville Medical Centre, about 290 m away, with 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 810 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 885 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
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 B (54% of about 1,000 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)
- Land between 77 & 89 Ley Street Ilford, not permissioned (100 m)
- Land between 77 & 89 Ley Street Ilford, not permissioned (100 m)
- 69-126 Ley Street and Opal Mews Ilford, not permissioned (100 m)
- 69-126 Ley Street and Opal Mews Ilford, not permissioned (100 m)
- The Exchange Shopping Centre Ilford, not permissioned (120 m)
- The Exchange Shopping Centre Ilford, not permissioned (120 m)
- 7 Morland Road Ilford, permissioned (150 m)
- 7 Morland Road Ilford, permissioned (150 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 6 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 4EU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| IG1 4EX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 5 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 14 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG1 4EU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| IG1 4EX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ilford 11 million journeys in 2024–25 | 310 m |
| Seven Kings 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Gants Hill Underground Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Bus stops | 18 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 43 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ilford Station | 230 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Apcoa Office | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 25 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.8 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Granville Medical Centre | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 11 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Superdrug Pharmacy | 220 m |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whitestar Dental Care | 170 m |
| Hospital | King George Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Seven Kings Police | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 9 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 102-104 High Road Lloyds Bank | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valentines Park 51 ha | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,210 m² | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Uphall Recreation Ground 7,180 m² | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 9,110 m² | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 51 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Chapel, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury, a listed building (Grade II*), 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel, Ilford Hospital of St Mary and St Thomas of Canterbury | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Valentines Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1 km (0.6 miles) north |
| City of London Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 700 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Perch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Rook Island | Island | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| The Grove | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) west |
| Lincoln Island | Island | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Heronry Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 16.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 310 m | 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 |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seven Kings School | All-through | 4–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Outstanding (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Dersingham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilford Liberal Club IG1 4JF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Bombay Chowpatty IG1 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 4 Good | 22 May 2024 |
| Costa IG1 1AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Subway Food Ltd IG1 1AS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Boba Hub IG1 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 4 Good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Muffin Break IG1 1AR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| TK Maxx IG1 1DQ | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Balfour Nursery IG1 4HP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Jamaica Blue IG1 1AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| In A Pikel IG1 1DG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Argos Ltd IG1 1DG | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Mighty Pound IG1 1DG | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2018 |
| victoria food and wine IG1 4BH | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Asiq Fruit Basket IG1 4BH | Retailers - other | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Flavorino Pizza IG1 4BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 |
| Shoplifting | 154 |
| Theft from the person | 119 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 |
| Other theft | 103 |
| Vehicle crime | 58 |
| Public order | 49 |
| Robbery | 30 |
| Drugs | 29 |
| Burglary | 26 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Bicycle theft | 12 |
| Other crime | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Shopping Area (192); On or near Parking Area (192); On or near Hainault Street (116); On or near Havelock Street (92); On or near Heron Mews (85).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 20% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 56% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 25% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 20% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 31% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 64% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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 Vertical Post Ltd (retailers - other, IG1 4DU) is no longer listed; it was rated Awaiting inspection found 1 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Taste of Lankians (restaurant/cafe/canteen, IG1 4BX) is no longer listed; it was rated Unknown found 1 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings Toro’s Ilford – London (takeaway/sandwich shop, IG1 4NF) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 23 September 2026) found 1 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Havelock Street · Morland Road · Willow Walk · Granville Road · Balfour Road · Hainault Bridge Parade · Hainault Street · Heron Mews · High Road · Station Road · Oakfield Road · Cranbrook Road
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.