IG7 4BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Hainault in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.
The people who live in IG7 4BX are typical of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4BX are sourced from Output Area E00018728 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG7 4BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG7 4BX.
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37
£ 53,200 /yr
48%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IG7 4BX's 51% ownership and 37-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG7 4BX. The average age is 36.5. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 4BX 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
Manford Primary School
John Bramston Primary School
Wells Park School
Coppice Primary School
Forest Academy
Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
New Rush Hall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Patels0.4 km
- Delicacy1.0 km
- Green Olive and Lemon0.2 km
- Newsagent0.9 km
- Costcutter0.8 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Hainault BBQ0.7 km
- The Brothers Fish Bar0.9 km
- Metro’s fried Chicken0.7 km
- Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
- Manor (Chinese Food Takeaway)1.0 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Gourmet Shiish1.0 km
- Hainault Supermarket0.7 km
- Hainault Cafe0.3 km
- Chunky Panda0.9 km
- Indian Ocean0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.2 km
- The Forester Public House0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park3.8 km
- Goodmayes4.9 km
- Chadwell Heath4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: IG74BX · Data under Open Government Licence