IG7 4DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manford Way, 0.7km from Hainault in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Hainault ward and the Ilford North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG7 4DW 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 4DW are sourced from Output Area E00018736 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MANFORD WAY, IG7 4DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANFORD WAY, IG7 4DW.
364
41
£ 49,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG7 4DW 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 4DW 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 4DW. 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
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
Flat
£ 170,000
1 sales · Mean £ 170,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 4DW has low crime rates — 33 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
Manford Primary School
John Bramston Primary School
Coppice Primary School
Wells Park School
Forest Academy
Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Green Olive and Lemon0.0 km
- Newsagent0.8 km
- Patels0.5 km
- Greggs The Bakers0.1 km
- Nisa Chigwell0.0 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Hainault Youth Centre0.9 km
- Hainault Bowls Club1.0 km
- The Forester Public House0.6 km
- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Hainault Park Cafe1.0 km
- Hainault Cafe0.1 km
- Hainault Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- The Brothers Fish Bar0.8 km
- Hainault BBQ0.8 km
- Chicken Nova0.9 km
- Manford House0.0 km
- Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park3.8 km
- Chadwell Heath4.8 km
- Goodmayes4.8 km
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Postcode Profile: IG74DW · Data under Open Government Licence