Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

FERNIE CLOSE, IG7 4DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNIE CLOSE, IG7 4DS.

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Population

430

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 53,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

IG7 4DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £461k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG7 4DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fernie Close, 0.9km from Hainault in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £461k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4DS are sourced from Output Area E00018735 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG7 4DS. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.5%
Asian / British Asian17.6%
Black / African / Caribbean11.6%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 445,000

3 sales · Mean £ 436,566

Detached

£ 417,000

1 sales · Mean £ 417,000

Semi-Detached

£ 276,100

1 sales · Mean £ 276,100

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IG7 4DS has low crime rates — 43 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.

Violence and sexual offences102
Anti-social behaviour60
Vehicle crime29
Other theft22
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Manford Primary School

Good440 pupils0.4 km
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John Bramston Primary School

Good433 pupils0.4 km
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Coppice Primary School

Good437 pupils0.5 km
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Forest Academy

Good672 pupils0.6 km
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Wells Park School

Outstanding0.7 km
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Limes Farm Junior School

Good155 pupils1.5 km
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Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Patels0.7 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.2 km
  • Hallmark Celebrate0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Manford News0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Hainault Forest Community Centre0.3 km
  • Hainault Bowls Club0.9 km
  • The Forester Public House0.4 km
  • Hainault Youth Centre0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Hainault Cafe0.1 km
  • Breakfast Box0.9 km
  • lm cafe0.9 km
  • Bankola Bar and Restaurant0.9 km
  • Hainault Park Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
  • Hainault Peri Peri0.9 km
  • Manford House0.2 km
  • The Brothers Fish Bar0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park4.0 km
  • Chadwell Heath4.8 km
  • Goodmayes4.9 km