IG7 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manford Way, 1.1km from Hainault in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG7 4AD is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £319k, up 61.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4AD are sourced from Output Area E00018732 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANFORD WAY, IG7 4AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANFORD WAY, IG7 4AD.
389
36
£ 49,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG7 4AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
IG7 4AD has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 61.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG7 4AD. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 247,000
4 sales · Mean £ 244,750
Terraced
£ 390,000
5 sales · Mean £ 382,300
Semi-Detached
£ 388,000
2 sales · Mean £ 388,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 4AD has low crime rates — 42 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
Forest Academy
Coppice Primary School
John Bramston Primary School
Manford Primary School
Wells Park School
Chigwell Row Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Hallmark Celebrate0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Manford News0.5 km
- Green Olive and Lemon0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.6 km
- Hainault Bowls Club0.7 km
- The Forester Public House0.3 km
- Hainault Youth Centre0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hainault Cafe0.4 km
- Breakfast Box0.6 km
- lm cafe0.6 km
- Global Cafe1.0 km
- Bankola Bar and Restaurant0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.5 km
- Hainault Peri Peri0.6 km
- Manford House0.5 km
- The Brothers Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park4.1 km
- Chadwell Heath4.7 km
- Goodmayes4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: IG74AD · Data under Open Government Licence