Side-by-side comparison of IG3 Ilford and IG7 Chigwell covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
IG7 is the more affordable option at £474,000 median vs £500,000 in IG3. IG7 has lower recorded crime (1,709 vs 4,584 offences over 13 months). IG3 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | IG3 Ilford | IG7 Chigwell |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £500,000 | £474,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,295 | £2,277 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 4,584 | 1,709 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 85.6 | 65.7 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.9 | 98.4 |
| EPC Median Score | 67.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.