IG3 8AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Herbert Road, 0.5km from Seven Kings in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Goodmayes 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 47% 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £446k, up 2.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG3 8AL are sourced from Output Area E00018688 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERBERT ROAD, IG3 8AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERBERT ROAD, IG3 8AL.
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31
£ 50,500 /yr
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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
IG3 8AL has a highly multicultural community character — 72% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 2.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG3 8AL. The average age is 30.8. 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
Terraced
£ 429,000
16 sales · Mean £ 406,937
Flat
£ 300,000
1 sales · Mean £ 300,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG3 8AL is moderate at 64 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
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
The Palmer Catholic Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
South Park Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
Gordon Primary School
Seven Kings School
Aldborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Eat More Fruit0.8 km
- Rajah's Punjabi Meat Corner0.9 km
- Cake Boulevard0.9 km
- Al-Ihsan One0.7 km
- Aruljanee Market0.7 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- St. Cedd's Catholic Club0.9 km
- Clementswood Bowling Club0.9 km
- Central Restaurant and Lounge0.3 km
- McCafferty's0.6 km
- The Prince Of Wales Public House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Khyber Grill0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Pit-Stop0.1 km
- Smade lounge0.8 km
- Al Qasr Restaurant0.8 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Azad Food Centre0.6 km
- Tesco Stores0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Blue Sapphire Hotel0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Brothers Fish Bar0.3 km
- Chesters0.6 km
- Lahore Spice0.3 km
- Lakers Chicken0.3 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.4 km
- + 47 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seven Kings0.3 km
- Goodmayes1.3 km
- Newbury Park1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Seven Kings Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG38AL · Data under Open Government Licence