IG7 4BL is a safe, established residential area on Manford Way, 0.7km from Hainault in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG7 4BL is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £233k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00018711 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANFORD WAY, IG7 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANFORD WAY, IG7 4BL.
466
31
£ 53,200 /yr
44%
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
Social renting makes up 43% of tenure in IG7 4BL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG7 4BL. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 230,000
5 sales · Mean £ 229,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 4BL has low crime rates — 31 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
Manford Primary School
Wells Park School
Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
John Bramston Primary School
Coppice Primary School
Forest Academy
New Rush Hall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Manor Supermarket0.6 km
- Greggs The Bakers0.6 km
- Nisa Chigwell0.5 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.5 km
- Hallmark Celebrate0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Forester Public House1.0 km
- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Chunky Panda0.6 km
- Indian Ocean0.6 km
- Maibels0.6 km
- Hainault Cafe0.6 km
- Gourmet Shiish0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Londis Supermarket0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Manor (Chinese Food Takeaway)0.7 km
- Chicken Nova0.7 km
- Manford House0.5 km
- Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.5 km
- Hainault BBQ0.6 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park3.8 km
- Goodmayes5.0 km
- Seven Kings5.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG74BL · Data under Open Government Licence