Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

KENSINGTON GARDENS, IG1 3EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON GARDENS, IG1 3EJ.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
2/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

62% of IG1 3EJ's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 99.3% year-on-year.

home £452,700 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG1 3EJ is a safe, established residential area on Kensington Gardens, 0.2km from Cranbrook in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the Ilford South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 54% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k, up 99.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 3EJ are sourced from Output Area E00018587 (shared with 2 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 IG1 3EJ. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.7%
Asian / British Asian62.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 245,000

5 sales · Mean £ 228,600

Terraced

£ 738,500

3 sales · Mean £ 717,833

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

IG1 3EJ has low crime rates — 48 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 offences166
Anti-social behaviour84
Vehicle crime53
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Highlands Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils0.3 km
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Cranbrook Primary School

Good895 pupils0.6 km
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Good747 pupils0.8 km
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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.1 km
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Christchurch Primary School

Good1153 pupils1.2 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils1.4 km
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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils1.4 km
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Aldersbrook Primary School

Outstanding684 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

38 nearby
  • DJ's Health Mantra0.9 km
  • Global Fresh Bazaar0.9 km
  • Romanian Grocers Food Shop0.9 km
  • Shabnam superstore ltd0.3 km
  • Pantry Cakes0.6 km
  • + 33 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Gourmet Buffet0.9 km
  • La Mama Acasa0.9 km
  • Pie Factory1.0 km
  • Valentine Cafe0.6 km
  • Al Khayma0.5 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Cluckers0.9 km
  • Big Mama's0.3 km
  • Subway0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • Starfish & Chips0.4 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Rotana Hotel0.7 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.9 km
  • Arinza Hotel0.6 km
  • Best Inn Hotel0.8 km
  • Citybest Hotel Limited0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Ilford Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Jono's Freehouse0.9 km
  • The Ilford Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.7 km
  • Frenford Club0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford1.0 km
  • Manor Park1.8 km
  • Woodgrange Park2.2 km