IG7 4DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Hainault in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG7 4DF is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4DF are sourced from Output Area E00018745 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG7 4DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG7 4DF.
349
40
£ 49,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG7 4DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IG7 4DF has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4DF. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 4DF 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
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
13 nearby- Patels0.4 km
- Greggs The Bakers0.2 km
- Nisa Chigwell0.1 km
- Supermarket0.9 km
- Green Olive and Lemon0.1 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Powerleague1.0 km
- Hainault Bowls Club1.0 km
- The Forester Public House0.7 km
- Ilford Wanderers Rugby Football1.0 km
- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cabana LDN1.0 km
- Sweet1ne1.0 km
- Hainault Supermarket0.7 km
- Hainault Cafe0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Hainault BBQ0.7 km
- Chicken Nova0.8 km
- Manford House0.1 km
- Metro’s fried Chicken0.7 km
- Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.1 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park3.7 km
- Chadwell Heath4.7 km
- Goodmayes4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: IG74DF · Data under Open Government Licence