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.
FERNIE CLOSE, IG7 4DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNIE CLOSE, IG7 4DS.
430
36
£ 53,200 /yr
51%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Manford Primary School
John Bramston Primary School
Coppice Primary School
Forest Academy
Wells Park School
Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: IG74DS · Data under Open Government Licence