IG7 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manford Cross, 1.1km from Hainault in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG7 4AB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00018732 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANFORD CROSS, IG7 4AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANFORD CROSS, IG7 4AB.
389
36
£ 49,100 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG7 4AB 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in IG7 4AB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG7 4AB. The average age is 36.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 371,000
10 sales · Mean £ 373,600
Flat
£ 240,000
7 sales · Mean £ 265,642
Detached
£ 487,000
1 sales · Mean £ 487,000
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 4AB has low crime rates — 41 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
Coppice Primary School
Forest Academy
John Bramston Primary School
Manford Primary School
Wells Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Patels0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Hallmark Celebrate0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Manford News0.4 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.5 km
- Hainault Bowls Club0.7 km
- The Forester Public House0.3 km
- Hainault Youth Centre0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Hainault Cafe0.3 km
- Breakfast Box0.7 km
- lm cafe0.7 km
- Bankola Bar and Restaurant0.7 km
- Hainault Park Cafe0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
- Hainault Peri Peri0.7 km
- Manford House0.4 km
- The Brothers Fish Bar0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park4.0 km
- Chadwell Heath4.8 km
- Goodmayes4.9 km
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Postcode Profile: IG74AB · Data under Open Government Licence