IG4 5BN is a safe, established residential area on Fernhall Drive, 0.1km from Redbridge in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Clayhall ward and the Ilford North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% 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 low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £740k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG4 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00018540 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FERNHALL DRIVE, IG4 5BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNHALL DRIVE, IG4 5BN.
376
35
£ 60,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
56% of IG4 5BN's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG4 5BN. The average age is 35.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 635,000
3 sales · Mean £ 642,333
Terraced
£ 779,500
1 sales · Mean £ 779,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG4 5BN has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Redbridge Primary School
Wanstead High School
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
Beal High School
Cranbrook Primary School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
Nightingale Primary School
Highlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ilford Travelodge0.8 km
- Redbridge Lodge0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Dilanis Fish Bar0.2 km
- Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd)0.3 km
- Wanstead Leisure Centre0.9 km
- Thai Imperial0.8 km
- Burger King1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Metro Coffee Express0.9 km
- Great Wall Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Kim Wah Take Away0.9 km
- New World Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Triple Treat0.8 km
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Ashleys News0.8 km
- GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.8 km
- Londis Supermarket0.7 km
- MFG REDBRIDGE (K & M REDBRIDGE LTD) LONDIS0.3 km
- Beehive Wine Store0.8 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Eton Manor Rugby Club1.0 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford2.6 km
- Manor Park2.9 km
- Newbury Park2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Redbridge Underground Station0.3 km
- Redbridge Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG45BN · Data under Open Government Licence