Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

THE DRIVE, IG1 3HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, IG1 3HB.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG1 3HB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
workEmployment
4/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

60% of IG1 3HB'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.

home £202,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG1 3HB is a safe, established residential area on The Drive, 0.1km from Cranbrook in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the Ilford South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IG1 3HB offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 45% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £202k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 3HB are sourced from Output Area E00018588 (shared with 4 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 3HB. The average age is 36.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.4%
Asian / British Asian59.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.2%
Other / Mixed9.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 202,000

3 sales · Mean £ 181,333

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

IG1 3HB has low crime rates — 42 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 offences171
Anti-social behaviour92
Vehicle crime46
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson29

school Local Schools

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Highlands Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils0.4 km
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Cranbrook Primary School

Good895 pupils0.6 km
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Good747 pupils0.7 km
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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils0.9 km
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Christchurch Primary School

Good1153 pupils1.0 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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Winston Way Academy

Good657 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Cheatmeals0.8 km
  • Hyderabad Wala0.6 km
  • London Darbar0.5 km
  • Mooboo1.0 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • City Best Hotel Limited0.5 km
  • Park Hotel0.3 km
  • Arinza Hotel0.5 km
  • Best Inn Hotel0.7 km
  • Citybest Hotel Limited0.5 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.6 km
  • Ilford Liberal Club0.9 km
  • Ilford Golf Club0.5 km
  • The Ilford Bowling Club0.6 km
  • Jono's Freehouse0.9 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • German Doner Kebab0.8 km
  • Icakes0.9 km
  • Mad Mac Lounge0.9 km
  • Kulcha Express0.9 km
  • Kunna Coffee0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Cake Box0.7 km
  • Judiya Enterprises Ltd0.8 km
  • Spicebazar0.7 km
  • The Urban Chocolatier Limited0.8 km
  • TK Maxx1.0 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford0.9 km
  • Manor Park1.9 km
  • Newbury Park2.2 km