IG4 5EF is a safe, established residential area on Beehive Lane, 0.4km from Gants Hill in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.
For families considering a move, IG4 5EF represents 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 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £99k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG4 5EF are sourced from Output Area E00018372 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEEHIVE LANE, IG4 5EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEEHIVE LANE, IG4 5EF.
431
45
£ 58,300 /yr
42%
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
IG4 5EF has a highly multicultural community character — 53% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 20.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG4 5EF. The average age is 44.5. 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
Flat
£ 99,000
32 sales · Mean £ 114,343
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG4 5EF has low crime rates — 36 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
Valentines High School
Redbridge Primary School
Gearies Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
Beal High School
Highlands Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Ashleys News0.0 km
- GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.4 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent1.0 km
- Londis Supermarket0.4 km
- MFG REDBRIDGE (K & M REDBRIDGE LTD) LONDIS1.0 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Infinity0.6 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.1 km
- Frenford Club0.8 km
- King George V Public House0.8 km
- Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Black Lotus0.5 km
- Caraway0.5 km
- Divino Wine Bar Lounge0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Firebean Mexican Kitchen0.4 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Dragon House1.0 km
- Ghost Burgers0.4 km
- Kim Wah Take Away0.1 km
- New Favourite Chicken0.6 km
- New World Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ilford Travelodge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park2.1 km
- Ilford2.2 km
- Seven Kings3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.4 km
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG45EF · Data under Open Government Licence