Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

BAYWOOD SQUARE, IG7 4AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAYWOOD SQUARE, IG7 4AX.

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Population

390

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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3/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 36% social renting, IG7 4AX is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG7 4AX is a safe, established residential area on Baywood Square, 0.7km from Chigwell Row in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IG7 4AX is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 36% 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £412k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4AX are sourced from Output Area E00018750 (shared with 4 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 IG7 4AX. The average age is 34.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.1%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean15.2%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 367,397

8 sales · Mean £ 382,661

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

Crime around IG7 4AX is moderate at 54 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 offences97
Anti-social behaviour67
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order23
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Coppice Primary School

Good437 pupils0.3 km
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Forest Academy

Good672 pupils0.4 km
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Chigwell Row Infant School

Inadequate63 pupils1.0 km
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John Bramston Primary School

Good433 pupils1.0 km
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Wells Park School

Outstanding1.1 km
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Manford Primary School

Good440 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Two Brewers0.9 km
  • Breakfast Box0.6 km
  • lm cafe0.8 km
  • Bankola Bar and Restaurant0.7 km
  • Hainault Cafe0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Greggs The Bakers0.9 km
  • Hainault Food & Wine0.2 km
  • Supermarket0.2 km
  • Girl Guide Camp0.8 km
  • Sprays Bakeries Ltd0.8 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Forester Public House0.4 km
  • Hainault Youth Centre0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hainault Peri Peri0.2 km
  • Chigwell Chinese0.8 km
  • Kismat Indian Takeaway0.8 km
  • The Brothers Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park4.6 km
  • Chadwell Heath5.1 km
  • Goodmayes5.4 km