Thistle Close Redbridge
17 addresses across 1 postcode (IG7), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22306516.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £265,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 15 homes have an energy certificate (B: 15).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath, about 4.4 km (2.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Hainault Forest Country Park, is about 870 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 49 to 51 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lynwood Medical Centre, about 1.9 km (1.2 miles) away.
- People: About 210 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 64% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £265,500 | £265,500 | £265,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £218,250 | £218,250 | £218,250 |
| 2018 | 8 | £317,500 | £255,000 | £325,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 11 IG7 4FG | Terraced | £520,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 May 2023 | 4, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £265,500 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Oct 2022 | 5, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | Leasehold. |
| 19 Dec 2019 | 6 IG7 4FG | Terraced | £218,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 11 Sep 2019 | 1, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Other | £57,540 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 May 2018 | 6, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2018 | 8, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £325,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2018 | 3, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £320,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2018 | 5, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £320,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2018 | 2, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £315,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2018 | 7, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £267,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2018 | 4, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £262,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 30 May 2018 | 1, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £255,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 29 Sep 2016 | 9, THISTLE HOUSE, 1 IG7 4FG | Flat or maisonette | £69,460 | New build. Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
15 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 59 m². Most common: Flat (9); House, mid-terrace (5); House, end-terrace (1). Built: 2015 (15).
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 (52% of about 1,130 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: yes, Redbridge.
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
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 49 m and 51 m above sea level (49 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IG7 4FG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) |
| Romford 12 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Newbury Racecourse 115,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Hainault London Golf Club | 380 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 10.2 km (6.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 31.6 km (20 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lynwood Medical Centre | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Sapphire Pharmacy | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Collier Row Dental Practice | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Hospital | King George Hospital | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Marks Gate Police Office | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Colliers Row, Turpin Ave Cashzone | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Hainault Forest Country Park 367 ha | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 760 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Collier Row Recreation Ground 2.4 ha | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Kennel Hill | Hill | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Willoughby's Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Mile Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Foreberry Wood South | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Rose Well | Lake or reservoir | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.8 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 15 | 17 |
2 of the street's 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Coppice Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Clockhouse Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr P’s Smoke House IG7 4QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Hainault Forest Golf Club (Private) IG7 4QW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Linguini Restaurant IG7 4QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Tad in the Hole Diner also trading as Tad’s tandoori IG7 4QW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Lotus Close (19); On or near Blackthorn Avenue (5); On or near Beeches Way (3); On or near Thistle Close (2); On or near Allerton Grove (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 26% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | under 1% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 0% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 76% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 88% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 0% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 13% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 15% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 0% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 64% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 7% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 0% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 90% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- IG7 4FG: 17 addresses of 29 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Allerton Grove · Ashtree Walk · Lotus Close · Aster Road · Ketts Place · Coneflower Gardens · Bewdley Place · Blossom Way · Birnam Crescent · Blackthorn Avenue · Five Oaks Lane · Beeches Way
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.