Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

IG1 4RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG1 4RU.

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Population

349

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IG1 4RU has a highly multicultural community character — 49% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.

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

IG1 4RU is an active urban area located 0.4km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Valentines ward and the Ilford South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 above average at 122 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 4RU are sourced from Output Area E00019013 (shared with 9 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 4RU. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.2%
Asian / British Asian49.1%
Black / African / Caribbean13.5%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around IG1 4RU is above average at 122 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 behaviour265
Violence and sexual offences261
Theft from the person112
Other theft95
Drugs77

school Local Schools

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The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Good747 pupils0.2 km
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Christchurch Primary School

Good1153 pupils0.4 km
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Winston Way Academy

Good657 pupils0.9 km
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Highlands Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.0 km
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Cleveland Road Primary School

Outstanding877 pupils1.1 km
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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.2 km
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Seven Kings School

Outstanding2195 pupils1.2 km
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Cranbrook Primary School

Good895 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Cloudzz ltd0.7 km
  • Cheatmeals0.4 km
  • Grilled Peri Peri1.0 km
  • Hyderabad Wala0.2 km
  • + 79 more
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Retailers - Other

83 nearby
  • Ilford Cash & Carry Limited0.6 km
  • Ital Bangla Grocery Shop0.8 km
  • Ley Street Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Abbi Super Store0.5 km
  • Halal Sweets Company0.5 km
  • + 78 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • City Best Hotel Limited0.3 km
  • Rotana Hotel0.1 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.5 km
  • Park Hotel0.6 km
  • Arinza Hotel0.3 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.2 km
  • The Papermakers Arms Public House0.9 km
  • The Ilford Bowling Club0.9 km
  • O'Neills0.6 km
  • Ilford Liberal Club0.3 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

63 nearby
  • Boba Hub0.5 km
  • Boujee boba0.9 km
  • Caffe Italiano0.5 km
  • Central Mission Falafel0.8 km
  • Central Out Fry0.8 km
  • + 58 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford0.6 km
  • Seven Kings1.8 km
  • Newbury Park1.9 km