Living in IG7, Redbridge
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IG7 in Redbridge. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Redbridge: £495,977, up 3.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around IG7
117 recorded home sales on the streets around central IG7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £473,000 and a range from £124,000 to £1,480,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 FAIRVIEW ROAD, IG7 6HN | detached | £810,000 | 2026-06-18 |
| 38 ARROWSMITH ROAD, IG7 4PN | terraced | £500,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 7 FRISTON PATH, IG7 4BW | terraced | £370,000 | 2026-04-14 |
| 19 MAPLE CLOSE, IG6 3JB | flat-maisonette | £274,000 | 2026-04-13 |
| 29 LONG GREEN, IG7 4JB | flat-maisonette | £265,000 | 2026-03-31 |
| 58 ARROWSMITH ROAD, IG7 4PJ | terraced | £380,000 | 2026-03-30 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
51 schools within 3 miles , of which 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| Manford Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Forest Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Chigwell Row Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.2 mi |
| Clore Tikva School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Mossford Green Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.7 mi |
32 state primary and 9 state secondary schools within range, plus 2 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
2 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Beehive Preparatory School, Chigwell School.
All 2 fee-paying schools near IG7, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 22.2% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 13.8% |
| Skilled trades | 13.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.8% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
225 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IG7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Redbridge's figures.
Common questions about IG7
What is the average house price in IG7?
The average sold price in Redbridge is £495,977 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IG7?
Prices in Redbridge are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IG7?
The median of 117 recorded sales around central IG7 in the last 2 years is £473,000, ranging from £124,000 to £1,480,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IG7?
51 schools sit within 3 miles of central IG7, and 91% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IG7?
225 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IG7 at risk of flooding?
Central IG7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IG7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 91% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £473,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 225 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IG7 safe?
225 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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