Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

THE DRIVE, IG1 3PH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, IG1 3PH.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IG1 3PH's low deprivation rank, 71% ownership, and £520k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG1 3PH is a safe, established residential area on The Drive, 0.6km from Cranbrook in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the Ilford South constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 3PH are sourced from Output Area E00018605 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 3PH. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.5%
Asian / British Asian66.0%
Black / African / Caribbean6.4%
Other / Mixed6.1%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 452,500

2 sales · Mean £ 452,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IG1 3PH has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour68
Violence and sexual offences56
Vehicle crime43
Other theft16
Drugs12

school Local Schools

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Cranbrook Primary School

Good895 pupils0.1 km
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Highlands Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils0.4 km
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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils0.8 km
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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils1.1 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils1.4 km
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Good747 pupils1.4 km
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Wanstead High School

Good1445 pupils1.4 km
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Aldersbrook Primary School

Outstanding684 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Triple Treat0.7 km
  • Citi Kitchen London0.6 km
  • Pizza Go Go1.0 km
  • Big Mama's0.6 km
  • Kebabish Original0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Big Portion Supermarket0.6 km
  • Cranbrook Road Post Office & Store0.7 km
  • Mustafa’s fruit n Veg0.6 km
  • Britex0.7 km
  • Sheldons Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 24 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Ilford Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • Frenford Club0.1 km
  • The Beehive Harvester0.7 km
  • Ilford Golf Club0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Chef Sabor0.6 km
  • Gardeners Cottage Cafe0.7 km
  • Luigi's Ristorante0.6 km
  • Gants Hill Cafe0.9 km
  • Chaiiwala Gants Hill0.9 km
  • + 24 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ilford Travelodge0.7 km
  • Park Hotel0.7 km
  • Rossmore Hotel0.9 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.8 km
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford1.6 km
  • Manor Park2.2 km
  • Newbury Park2.4 km