IG4 5BG is a mixed residential area on Redbridge Lane East, 0.3km from Redbridge in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Clayhall ward and the Ilford North constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. 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 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% 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 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG4 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00018540 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
REDBRIDGE LANE EAST, IG4 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for REDBRIDGE LANE EAST, IG4 5BG.
376
35
£ 60,800 /yr
46%
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
56% of IG4 5BG'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 5BG. The average age is 35.1. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG4 5BG is moderate at 57 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
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
Beal High School
Nightingale Primary School
Highlands Primary School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Londis Supermarket1.0 km
- MFG REDBRIDGE (K & M REDBRIDGE LTD) LONDIS0.2 km
- Carlo's Wines & Spirits0.2 km
- New Cabin0.8 km
- Munna Local0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Eton Manor Rugby Club0.8 km
- Wanstead Cricket Club0.9 km
- Wanstead Golf Club0.9 km
- Linkside Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Great Wall Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Gul's Grill0.1 km
- Dilanis Fish Bar0.1 km
- Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd)0.2 km
- Wanstead Leisure Centre0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Redbridge Lodge0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford2.6 km
- Manor Park2.7 km
- Leytonstone High Road2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Redbridge Underground Station0.1 km
- Redbridge Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG45BG · Data under Open Government Licence