IG4 5BD is a mixed residential area located 0.6km from Redbridge in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% 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 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG4 5BD are sourced from Output Area E00018596 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG4 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG4 5BD.
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37
£ 55,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG4 5BD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
55% of IG4 5BD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG4 5BD. The average age is 36.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG4 5BD is moderate at 66 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
Wanstead High School
Redbridge Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
Nightingale Primary School
Wanstead Church School
Aldersbrook Primary School
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
Beal High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Carlo's Wines & Spirits0.5 km
- Global Food & Wine1.0 km
- Munna Local0.8 km
- Redbridge News0.3 km
- Redbridge Superstore0.4 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Wanstead Cricket Club0.6 km
- Wanstead Golf Club0.6 km
- Eton Manor Rugby Club0.7 km
- Linkside Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
- Wanstead House Community Assoc0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- BBQ Express Wanstead1.0 km
- Filika Restaurant1.0 km
- Gul's Grill0.4 km
- Luppolo1.0 km
- Piccolo Ristorante0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redbridge Lodge0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Great Wall Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
- Cafe Brunch1.0 km
- Food Nest1.0 km
- Wingshack Co (also T/A Eggs n Stuff Co)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manor Park2.6 km
- Leytonstone High Road2.6 km
- Ilford2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Redbridge Underground Station0.3 km
- Redbridge Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG45BD · Data under Open Government Licence