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.
CASTLE DRIVE, IG4 5AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE DRIVE, IG4 5AE.
479
39
£ 55,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Redbridge Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
Highlands Primary School
Wanstead High School
Valentines High School
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
Beal High School
Gearies Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Ilford Travelodge0.7 km
- Redbridge Lodge0.4 km
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
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Postcode Profile: IG45AE · Data under Open Government Licence