IG3 8EU is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Kings, Seven in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Newbury ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 63% 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG3 8EU are sourced from Output Area E00018873 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG3 8EU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG3 8EU.
390
34
£ 53,400 /yr
44%
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 8EU has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG3 8EU. The average age is 33.5. 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 around IG3 8EU is moderate at 54 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 Palmer Catholic Academy
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
Seven Kings School
Aldborough Primary School
Downshall Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
South Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Eat More Fruit0.8 km
- Rajah's Punjabi Meat Corner0.9 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.8 km
- Seven Kings Halal Meat0.9 km
- Cake Boulevard0.6 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- St. Cedd's Catholic Club0.9 km
- Central Restaurant and Lounge0.6 km
- McCafferty's0.6 km
- The Prince Of Wales Public House0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Khyber Grill0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- The Avenue/Masala 9100.8 km
- Smade lounge0.7 km
- Al Qasr Restaurant0.7 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
- Co-op0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Azad Food Centre0.7 km
- Tesco Stores0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Blue Sapphire Hotel0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
53 nearby- Brothers Fish Bar0.2 km
- Chesters0.6 km
- Lahore Spice0.4 km
- Lakers Chicken0.3 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.7 km
- + 48 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Seven Kings0.3 km
- Newbury Park1.2 km
- Goodmayes1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Seven Kings Rail Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG38EU · Data under Open Government Licence