Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

WANSTEAD LANE, IG1 3SF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WANSTEAD LANE, IG1 3SF.

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Population

479

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG1 3SF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG1 3SF combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£896k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £896k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 20.6% year-on-year.

home £896,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG1 3SF is a safe, established residential area on Wanstead Lane, 0.5km from Redbridge in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the Ilford South constituency.

For serious buyers, IG1 3SF is 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £896k, up 20.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 3SF are sourced from Output Area E00018601 (shared with 3 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 3SF. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British11.3%
Asian / British Asian77.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 812,500

3 sales · Mean £ 814,166

Semi-Detached

£ 605,000

1 sales · Mean £ 605,000

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

IG1 3SF has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour69
Violence and sexual offences67
Vehicle crime40
Other theft14
Public order12

school Local Schools

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Cranbrook Primary School

Good895 pupils0.4 km
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Highlands Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils0.7 km
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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils0.8 km
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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.0 km
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Wanstead High School

Good1445 pupils1.2 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils1.4 km
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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Good45 pupils1.4 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

31 nearby
  • Big Portion Supermarket0.8 km
  • Cranbrook Road Post Office & Store0.9 km
  • Mustafa’s fruit n Veg0.8 km
  • Beehive Wine Store1.0 km
  • New Cabin0.8 km
  • + 26 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Ilford Bowling Club1.0 km
  • The Beehive Harvester0.7 km
  • Frenford Club0.4 km
  • Ilford Golf Club1.0 km
  • Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Chef Sabor0.8 km
  • Gardeners Cottage Cafe1.0 km
  • Luigi's Ristorante0.8 km
  • Dilanis Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd)0.5 km
  • + 12 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Citi Kitchen London0.8 km
  • Metro Coffee Express0.7 km
  • Pepes Gants Hill1.0 km
  • Great Wall Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Kim Wah Take Away0.7 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ilford Travelodge0.7 km
  • Redbridge Lodge0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford1.9 km
  • Manor Park2.4 km
  • Newbury Park2.6 km