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.
KENSINGTON GARDENS, IG1 3EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KENSINGTON GARDENS, IG1 3EJ.
285
37
£ 55,100 /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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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.
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.
school Local Schools
Highlands Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Valentines High School
Christchurch Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Primary School
Aldersbrook Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, 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
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford1.0 km
- Manor Park1.8 km
- Woodgrange Park2.2 km
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