IG7 4DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manford Way, 0.8km from Hainault in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG7 4DG is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £457k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4DG are sourced from Output Area E00018736 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANFORD WAY, IG7 4DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANFORD WAY, IG7 4DG.
364
41
£ 49,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG7 4DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IG7 4DG has a significant social housing presence — 50% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4DG. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
Semi-Detached
£ 415,000
3 sales · Mean £ 414,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 4DG has low crime rates — 43 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
John Bramston Primary School
Manford Primary School
Coppice Primary School
Forest Academy
Wells Park School
Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Patels0.7 km
- Green Olive and Lemon0.2 km
- Wicker Fish Limited0.9 km
- Newsagent0.6 km
- Greggs The Bakers0.1 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hainault BBQ1.0 km
- The Brothers Fish Bar0.6 km
- Hainault Peri Peri0.9 km
- Manford House0.2 km
- Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Breakfast Box0.9 km
- lm cafe0.8 km
- Hainault Park Cafe0.8 km
- Bankola Bar and Restaurant0.9 km
- Hainault Cafe0.1 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hainault Youth Centre0.6 km
- Hainault Bowls Club0.7 km
- The Forester Public House0.5 km
- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.3 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park3.8 km
- Chadwell Heath4.7 km
- Goodmayes4.7 km
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Postcode Profile: IG74DG · Data under Open Government Licence