Saunders Close Ilford, Redbridge
55 addresses across 1 postcode (IG1), about 20 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 22306352.
- Sales: 43 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £265,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 36 homes have an energy certificate (B: 11, C: 25).
- 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 C; Band D in Redbridge costs £2,295 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 56% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Seven Kings, about 700 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, South Park, is about 690 m (0.4 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: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Doctors House, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 400 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 17% of households owned their home and 40% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 206 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £275,000 | £275,000 | £275,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £193,400 | £116,800 | £270,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £203,000 | £195,000 | £211,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £196,250 | £187,500 | £205,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £72,000 | £72,000 | £72,000 |
| 2007 | 2 | £249,998 | £249,995 | £250,000 |
| 2006 | 15 | £157,000 | £135,000 | £249,995 |
| 2005 | 7 | £173,250 | £173,250 | £181,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2026 | 7 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £202,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 Mar 2026 | 46 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £248,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jul 2022 | 44 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £265,000 | Leasehold. |
| 31 Mar 2022 | 51 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £225,170 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2022 | 47 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £173,054 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 Mar 2022 | 52 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £163,935 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Mar 2020 | 45 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £260,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 2019 | FLAT 43 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £275,000 | Leasehold. |
| 20 Sep 2019 | 12 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Jan 2019 | 10 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Apr 2018 | 13 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £200,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Dec 2017 | 50 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £116,800 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Apr 2017 | FLAT 43 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £270,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Feb 2016 | 8 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £195,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jan 2016 | 2 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £211,000 | Leasehold. |
| 11 Dec 2015 | 9 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £187,500 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Sep 2015 | 46 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £225,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Jul 2015 | 17 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £205,000 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Apr 2011 | 44 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £72,000 | Leasehold. |
| 8 Jun 2007 | 18 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £249,995 | Leasehold. |
| 1 Mar 2007 | 2 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £250,000 | Leasehold. |
| 12 Dec 2006 | 48 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £135,000 | Leasehold. |
| 17 Nov 2006 | 17 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £240,000 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Nov 2006 | 1 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £249,995 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 17 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £157,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 18 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £157,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 2 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £157,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 7 Jul 2006 | 1 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £157,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 26 May 2006 | 6 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £180,000 | Leasehold. |
| 6 Mar 2006 | 5 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 6 Mar 2006 | 6 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Feb 2006 | 16 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £154,275 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 14 Feb 2006 | 15 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £154,275 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 14 Feb 2006 | 4 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £154,275 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 14 Feb 2006 | 3 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £145,200 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Jan 2006 | 14 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £173,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2005 | 13 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £181,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 20 Dec 2005 | 12 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £181,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 10 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £173,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 8 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £173,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 9 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £173,250 | Leasehold. |
| 16 Dec 2005 | 7 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £173,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Jan 2005 | 11 IG1 4DF | Flat or maisonette | £177,250 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
36 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (29); Maisonette, mid-terrace (3); Maisonette, enclosed end-terrace (2). Built: 2003-2006 (28); 1996-2002 (4); 1991-1995 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12); rented (private) (11); rented (social) (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (23 addresses)
- 2, Saunders Close
- 3, Saunders Close
- 4, Saunders Close
- 5, Saunders Close
- 6, Saunders Close
- 7, Saunders Close
- 10, Saunders Close
- 12, Saunders Close
- 13, Saunders Close
- 14, Saunders Close
- 16, Saunders Close
- 18, Saunders Close
- 27, Saunders Close
- 32, Saunders Close
- 34, Saunders Close
- 35, Saunders Close
- 36, Saunders Close
- 40, Saunders Close
- 43, Saunders Close
- 45, Saunders Close
- 49, Saunders Close
- 50, Saunders Close
- 52, Saunders Close
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 C (63% of about 410 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 (180 m)
- 123 Francis Avenue Ilford, not permissioned (180 m)
- 463 High Road, permissioned (230 m)
- 463 High Road, permissioned (230 m)
- Recorder House 531-549 High Road and 501 High Road Ilford, permissioned (230 m)
- Recorder House 531-549 High Road and 501 High Road Ilford, permissioned (230 m)
- Charter House, 450 High Road, Ilford, permissioned (290 m)
- Ilford County Court High Road Ilford, not permissioned (310 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
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 4DF | 100% | 56% | 56% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Seven Kings 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Ilford 11 million 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 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ilford County Court | 240 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Apcoa Office | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 26 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 210 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 37.1 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Doctors House | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mydirectpharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Denta Clinic | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | King George Hospital | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Seven Kings Police | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 320 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest South Park 13 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 210 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 4.9 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Allotments | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Vicarage Lane Allotments South 9,470 m² | 250 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 13 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Valentines Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west. 5 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 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| City of London Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Perch Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Chadwell Millenium Green | Wood | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-east |
| Rook Island | Island | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
| Lincoln Island | Island | 3.2 km (2 miles) west |
| The Grove | Wood | 3.3 km (2 miles) west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 1 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 17 |
| Under 55 | 55 | 37 |
18 of the street's 55 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more 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 | 330 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy | All-through | 4–18 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Seven Kings School | All-through | 4–18 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 520 m (0.3 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 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 680 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 690 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Aldborough Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (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 km (0.6 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 |
| South Park Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKayz Bar and Kitchen IG1 1TZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Dessertz IG1 4AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Delhi Street Box IG1 1TZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kahani Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 16 Sep 2026 |
| Arabian Lounge trading as AL’s Pizzeria IG1 1TX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Masala Hut IG1 4AF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Tasty Fish Bar IG1 4AF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Ley Street Post Office IG1 4AF | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Sai Supermarket IG1 4AF | Retailers - other | 260 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 8 Jan 2025 |
| Pappu Fresh Juice IG1 1TR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 4 Good | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Crackerjack IG1 1TR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 280 m | 5 Very good | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Iziwa IG1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Pizzadohmain IG1 4AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| 553 London IG1 1TZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Cafe Spot IG1 4AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 |
| Vehicle crime | 20 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elizabeth Avenue (63); 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 | 30 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 25% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 4% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 17% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 7% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 7% | 1% |
| Social rented | 48% | 17% |
| Private rented | 29% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 12% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 3% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 18% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 28% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 40% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 71% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 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 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
- IG1 4DF: 55 addresses of 57 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Piper Way · Goddards Way · Meister Close · Vicarage Lane · Jaffe Road · Drayton Close · Friars Close · Elizabeth Avenue · Francis Road · Kings Gardens · Francis Avenue · Mundon Gardens
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.