Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

FERNHALL DRIVE, IG4 5BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FERNHALL DRIVE, IG4 5BN.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 60,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

56% of IG4 5BN'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 5BN is a safe, established residential area on Fernhall Drive, 0.1km 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 rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £740k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG4 5BN are sourced from Output Area E00018540 (shared with 12 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 5BN. 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

White / British23.3%
Asian / British Asian56.1%
Black / African / Caribbean9.5%
Other / Mixed11.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 635,000

3 sales · Mean £ 642,333

Terraced

£ 779,500

1 sales · Mean £ 779,500

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

IG4 5BN has low crime rates — 40 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 offences109
Anti-social behaviour64
Vehicle crime38
Public order21
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils0.4 km
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Wanstead High School

Good1445 pupils0.9 km
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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Good45 pupils0.9 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 pupils0.9 km
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Cranbrook Primary School

Good895 pupils1.0 km
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Hatton School and Special Needs Centre

Outstanding190 pupils1.2 km
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Nightingale Primary School

Outstanding682 pupils1.3 km
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Highlands Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Ilford Travelodge0.8 km
  • Redbridge Lodge0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Dilanis Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Pret A Manger ( K & M Redbridge ltd)0.3 km
  • Wanstead Leisure Centre0.9 km
  • Thai Imperial0.8 km
  • Burger King1.0 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Metro Coffee Express0.9 km
  • Great Wall Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Kim Wah Take Away0.9 km
  • New World Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Triple Treat0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Ashleys News0.8 km
  • GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.8 km
  • Londis Supermarket0.7 km
  • MFG REDBRIDGE (K & M REDBRIDGE LTD) LONDIS0.3 km
  • Beehive Wine Store0.8 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Eton Manor Rugby Club1.0 km
  • The Beehive Harvester0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford2.6 km
  • Manor Park2.9 km
  • Newbury Park2.9 km

Bus Stops

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