IG7 4AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manford Way, 1.0km from Chigwell Row in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.
Day-to-day life in IG7 4AF has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00018719 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANFORD WAY, IG7 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANFORD WAY, IG7 4AF.
410
38
£ 49,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG7 4AF 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
No single demographic signal dominates IG7 4AF — age 38, 48% ownership, 17% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG7 4AF. The average age is 37.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 4AF has low crime rates — 34 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
Coppice Primary School
Forest Academy
John Bramston Primary School
Manford Primary School
Wells Park School
Chigwell Row Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
- Hallmark Celebrate0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Manford News0.6 km
- Green Olive and Lemon0.6 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.7 km
- Hainault Bowls Club0.8 km
- The Forester Public House0.2 km
- Hainault Youth Centre0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hainault Cafe0.5 km
- Breakfast Box0.6 km
- lm cafe0.7 km
- Global Cafe0.9 km
- Bankola Bar and Restaurant0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.6 km
- Hainault Peri Peri0.5 km
- Manford House0.6 km
- The Brothers Fish Bar0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park4.2 km
- Chadwell Heath4.9 km
- Goodmayes5.0 km
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Postcode Profile: IG74AF · Data under Open Government Licence