IG1 4DU is an up-and-coming urban area on Cranbrook Road, 0.5km from Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford ward and the Ilford South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG1 4DU 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. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 58% 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 high (208 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00175144 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANBROOK ROAD, IG1 4DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBROOK ROAD, IG1 4DU.
508
34
£ 46,700 /yr
46%
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
IG1 4DU has a highly multicultural community character — 58% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Crime is above average; much reflects high urban footfall rather than community risk.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 4DU. The average age is 33.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG1 4DU are high at 208 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
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Cleveland Road Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
Winston Way Academy
Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Dersingham Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
108 nearby- Josh Food0.9 km
- Mini Supermarket0.9 km
- Card Factory0.1 km
- Icestone Desserts0.5 km
- P & S Chemists0.4 km
- + 103 more
Restaurant, Cafe
90 nearby- Tuca Canteen0.6 km
- The Crown Banqueting Suite0.5 km
- APNA DES0.4 km
- Burgerbase Ilford0.5 km
- Calabash0.1 km
- + 85 more
Takeaway Shop
81 nearby- Ego Romanian Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Lakers1.0 km
- Shish BBQ0.3 km
- Auntie Annes0.2 km
- Bubble & Straw0.6 km
- + 76 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Tesco Stores0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.3 km
- Travelodge Central0.3 km
- City Best Hotel Limited0.5 km
- Arinza Hotel0.5 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Bar 21 Ilford0.1 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.5 km
- O'Neills0.1 km
- The Great Spoon Of Ilford0.4 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.1 km
- Manor Park1.9 km
- Seven Kings1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ilford Rail Station0.0 km
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Postcode Profile: IG14DU · Data under Open Government Licence