Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

CASTLE DRIVE, IG4 5AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE DRIVE, IG4 5AE.

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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: IG4 5AE 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

77% of IG4 5AE'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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG4 5AE is a safe, established residential area on Castle Drive, 0.3km from Redbridge in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the Ilford South constituency.

For families considering a move, IG4 5AE represents 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 39 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG4 5AE 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 IG4 5AE. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 520,000

7 sales · Mean £ 445,000

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

IG4 5AE has low crime rates — 39 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 offences105
Anti-social behaviour63
Vehicle crime40
Other theft21
Public order18

school Local Schools

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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils0.6 km
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Cranbrook Primary School

Good895 pupils0.6 km
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Highlands Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.0 km
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Wanstead High School

Good1445 pupils1.0 km
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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.1 km
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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Good45 pupils1.2 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 pupils1.2 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Big Portion Supermarket1.0 km
  • Mustafa’s fruit n Veg1.0 km
  • Costcutter1.0 km
  • Islamabad Halal Meats1.0 km
  • Nirala1.0 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Chef Sabor1.0 km
  • Luigi's Ristorante1.0 km
  • Dilanis Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd)0.3 km
  • Wanstead Leisure Centre1.0 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Citi Kitchen London1.0 km
  • Metro Coffee Express0.7 km
  • Triple Treat0.7 km
  • Great Wall Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Kim Wah Take Away0.7 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ilford Travelodge0.7 km
  • Redbridge Lodge0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Frenford Club0.6 km
  • The Beehive Harvester0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford2.2 km
  • Manor Park2.6 km
  • Newbury Park2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Redbridge Underground Station0.3 km
  • Redbridge Underground Station0.4 km