Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the IG3 postcode area, covering Ilford and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£238,944
Median price
£218,000
5-year trend
+117.0%
Total sales
12,576
The IG3 area has 434 individual postcodes with 12,576 registered sales. Prices are +40.1% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Ilford. The five-year price movement is +117.0%.
An East London town on the Elizabeth Line with trains to Liverpool Street and Canary Wharf in under 20 minutes, plus a large retail centre and diverse housing stock.
🚆 Main station
Ilford
⏱️ London commute
~18 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Seven Kings School (Outstanding)
With an average of £238,944, IG3 is a mid-range area, +40.1% below the national average. Mid-range areas typically offer a broad selection of property types for first-time buyers and second-steppers. The dataset includes 12,576 recorded sales across 434 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in IG3 is +117.0%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
IG3 9RD
£106,306 avg · 181 sales
IG3 9QD
£145,518 avg · 124 sales
IG3 9QQ
£102,849 avg · 113 sales
IG3 8LW
£131,827 avg · 106 sales
IG3 8LL
£164,986 avg · 105 sales
IG3 9TP
£129,371 avg · 105 sales
IG3 9QE
£107,277 avg · 98 sales
IG3 8PW
£198,843 avg · 93 sales
IG3 8EY
£153,660 avg · 92 sales
This IG3 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the IG3 postcode area is £238,944, based on 12,576 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Ilford.
Properties in IG3 average £238,944, which is +40.1% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£218,000) is 8.8% below the average (£238,944), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in IG3 have moved +117.0% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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