Valentines is a leafy ward in the London Borough of Redbridge, centred on the large green expanse of Valentines Park with its historic mansion, walled garden and lakes. The area feels suburban with a mix of Victorian and inter‑war housing, handy local shopping and good transport links into central London via nearby Ilford and Gants Hill.
Locally it’s known for community life tied to the park - outdoor events, informal sports and conservation groups - and for a culturally diverse population of families and commuters. The economy is mainly residential and retail‑focused, with independent shops and schools serving the neighbourhood and occasional festival activity around the park drawing visitors from across Redbridge.
Postcode districts covering Valentines
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 14.1 miles
- Islington 7.8 miles
- City of Westminster 10.7 miles
- Bexley 7.9 miles
- Sutton 18 miles
- Croydon 15.7 miles
- Harrow 17.5 miles
- Basildon 16.8 miles
- Watford 21.4 miles
- Chelmsford 21.1 miles
- Harlow 14 miles
- Grays 12.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cranbrook Ward 0.6 miles
- Ilford Town Ward 0.6 miles
- Clementswood Ward 1 mile
- Barkingside Ward 1 mile
- Newbury Ward 1 mile
- Loxford Ward 1.2 miles
- Redbridge Built-up area 1.2 miles
- Little Ilford Ward 1.2 miles
- Clayhall Ward 1.3 miles
- Mayfield Ward 1.5 miles
- Wanstead Park Ward 1.6 miles
- Manor Park Ward 1.6 miles
Example postcodes in Valentines
IG1 3AB, IG1 3DH, IG2 6PH, IG1 3AF, IG1 4RY, IG1 4LD, IG1 4JT, IG1 4SG, IG1 3DG … See all
Transport links
- London City Airport 4.3 miles
- Stansted Airport 23.1 miles
- Ilford Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Seven Kings Railway Station 1.2 miles
- Waterloo Bus Depot 8.9 miles
Hotels in Valentines Ad
- Ilford Grand Hotel
- Cosy Rooms 3
- shabi inn 5
- Saji Hotel Ilford 3
- York Hotel 2
- Wellesley Hotel
- Best Western Ilford Hotel 4
- Best Western Greater London Hotel 3
- Signature Hotel London 4
- Lucky 8 Hotel 4
Schools in Valentines
- Apex Primary School Independent - primary
- Christchurch Primary School Primary
- The Ursuline Academy Ilford Secondary
- Valentines High School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Barking Abbey Historic site 2.1 miles
- Leytonstone Library Library 2.5 miles
- Boleyn Ground Stadium 2.8 miles
- Stratford Shopping Centre Shopping centre 3.4 miles
- Brisbane Road Stadium 3.6 miles
- Olympic Village Stadium 3.6 miles
- Olympic BMX Track Stadium 3.6 miles
- Eton Manor Stadium 3.8 miles
- Stratford Langthorne Abbey Historic site 3.8 miles
- Woodford Wells Historic site 3.8 miles
- Basketball Arena Stadium 3.8 miles
- London Velopark Stadium 3.8 miles