Thistle Close, Chigwell
House prices, sold prices and local information for IG7 4FG.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Thistle Close, Chigwell have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 26 May 2023. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £298,050. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2018; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 91% flat, 9% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Thistle Close range from £218,250 to £325,000. 14% of homes sold here were freehold and 86% leasehold.
House prices on Thistle Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Thistle Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IG7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 14% freehold and 86% leasehold across 14 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 10 | £298,050 | 26 May 2023 |
| Terraced | 1 | £218,250 | 19 Dec 2019 |
Sold prices on Thistle Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 24 Jul 2025 | £520,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 26 May 2023 | £265,500 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 5, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 28 Oct 2022 | £325,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 6, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 19 Dec 2019 | £218,250 | Terraced New build | Leasehold |
| 1, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 11 Sep 2019 | £57,540 | Other | Freehold |
| 4, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 30 May 2018 | £262,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 6, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 30 May 2018 | £325,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 8, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 30 May 2018 | £325,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 7, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 30 May 2018 | £267,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 1, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 30 May 2018 | £255,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 3, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 30 May 2018 | £320,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 2, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 30 May 2018 | £315,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 5, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 30 May 2018 | £320,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 9, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close IG7 4FG | 29 Sep 2016 | £69,460 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close | £262,500 (May 2018) → £265,500 (May 2023) | +1% over 5 yrs |
| 5, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close | £320,000 (May 2018) → £325,000 (Oct 2022) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 1, Thistle House, 1, Thistle Close | £255,000 (May 2018) → £57,540 (Sep 2019) | -77% over 1 yr |
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Crime and flood risk near Thistle Close
Crime
76 crimes were reported within about a mile of Thistle Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 32 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Thistle Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Middle River Roding Flood alert area
- Lower River Roding Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Thistle Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy 749 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Oasis Academy Pinewood 338 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Coppice Primary School 432 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School 396 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Clockhouse Primary School 705 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| John Bramston Primary School 438 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Chigwell Row Infant School 27 pupils | Primary | 5–7 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
| Crownfield Infant School 321 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train, tram & metro stations
- Chadwell Heath station 2.8 mi · 55 min walk
- Romford station 3.0 mi · 59 min walk
- Newbury Park Station station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 1 min walk
- Hainault Underground Station 1.9 mi · 39 min walk
- Grange Hill Underground Station 2.0 mi · 40 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Hainault London Golf Club (->S, ROMFORD ROAD) 5 min walk
- Hainault London Golf Club (->N, ROMFORD ROAD) 5 min walk
- Romford Road (RM6) (->N, ROMFORD ROAD) 7 min walk
- Forest Road (IG7) (->S, ROMFORD ROAD) 7 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lynwood Medical Centre
2A-6 Lynwood Drive, Romford · 1.2 mi - Chase Cross Medical Centre
13-15 Chase Cross Road, Collier Row, Romford · 1.3 mi - The Forest Edge Practice
Hainault Health Centre, Manford Way, Chigwell · 1.5 mi - The Willows & Drive Medical Practice
Hainault Health Centre, Manford Way, Chigwell · 1.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Colliers Row · 0.9 mi
- Aldi Aldi Collier Row London · 1.1 mi
- Tesco Tesco Collier Row Superstore · 1.3 mi
- Budgens Budgens Chigwell · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Sapphire Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Clockhouse Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
- Brooks Pharmacy · 1.3 mi
Dentists
- Collier Row Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
- The Dental Fitness Clinic · 1.3 mi
- Lowshoe Dental Practice · 1.3 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 5 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Households | 939 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 71.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 5.5% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,528 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 98% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Redbridge with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Thistle Close
Ethnic group
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.3% | 34.8% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 25.1% | 47.3% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 13% | 8.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Other ethnic group | 3.5% | 5.4% |
Religion
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 42.4% | 30.5% |
| No religion | 22% | 12.6% |
| Muslim | 18.3% | 31.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 11.1% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.7% |
Country of birth
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.6% | 56.4% |
| Born outside the UK | 31.4% | 43.6% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.6% | 42.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.5% | 13.7% |
| No qualifications | 14.6% | 17.3% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.2% | 11.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 3.6% |
General health
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.4% | 51.3% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 34% |
| Fair health | 8% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Redbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 50.2% | 45.5% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 25.1% | 20.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 19% | 27.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 5.8% | 6.7% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Redbridge.
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Estate agents near Thistle Close
- Martin & Co Romford Lettings & Estate Agents 2.2 mi
- No 1 Locations 2.4 mi
- Citymize 2.5 mi
- RME 2.5 mi
- Your Move 2.5 mi
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