Manford Way is in Chigwell and in Redbridge district. IG7 4AF is located in the Hainault electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 4AQ, IG7 4NY, IG7 4AG, IG7 4AH, IG7 4AE, IG7 4NZ, IG6 3TE, IG7 4AD, IG7 4AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG7 4AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.3% | 35.9% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.9% | 47.2% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 50.4% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 32.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 11% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.3% | 19.1% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.4% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 10.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.6% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.5% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 38.2% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 4.4% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.1% | 5.4% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 6.8% | 7.1% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 7.8% | -1.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 66.1% | 57.1% | -9.0% | 81.4% | -24.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 61.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 61.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -21.6% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 11.3% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 6.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 12.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.8% | 61.1% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 28.6% | 26.9% | 9.8% | 18.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 1.2% | -15.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.3% | 37.2% | -16.9% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 14.7% | 6.5% | 8.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manford Way was 106.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.2% higher than the Hainault average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Manford Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hainault and the 215th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 111.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 343 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2011-05-09 | £748,177 |
| 339 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £232,500 | 2011-01-25 | £456,126 |
| 325 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2008-04-25 | £307,439 |
| 337 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2007-12-18 | £483,083 |
| 339 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2006-10-12 | £377,149 |
IG7 4AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IG7 4AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppice Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4AL | 3out of 4 | 160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bramston Primary School Newcastle Avenue , New North Road IG6 3EE | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell Row Infant School Lambourne Road , IG7 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,832 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 3,692 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School 45-65 Oaks Lane , Newbury Park IG2 7PQ | 4out of 4 | 4,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,748 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 871 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 876 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 2,429 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hainault Cafe | 217a Manford Way | 543 yd | |
| Breakfast Box | 11-17 Fowler Road | 638 yd | |
| Hainault Park Cafe | Unit 2, 11-13 Roebuck Road | 669 yd | |
| lm cafe | The Acorn Centre, Roebuck Road | 712 yd | |
| Bankola Bar and Restaurant | Unit 2, 12-14 Fowler Road | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forester Public House | 105-107 Burrow Road | 229 yd | |
| Hainault Youth Centre | 116 Huntsman Road | 381 yd | |
| Hainault Forest Community Centre | 100b Manford Way | 781 yd | |
| Hainault Bowls Club | Hainault Recreation Ground, Forest Road | 870 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brothers Fish Bar | 368 Manford Way | 191 yd | |
| Hainault Peri Peri | 601 New North Road | 555 yd | |
| Manford House | 163 Manford Way | 667 yd | |
| Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza | 181 Manford Way | 667 yd | |
| Aunty Ji’s | Unit 16, 97-101 Peregrine Road | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 185 Manford Way | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Pauls Church Hainault Hall ST PAULS CHURCH ST PAULS CHURCH ARROWSMITH ROAD | 241 yd | |
| Forest Academy HARBOURER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Hainault Forest Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE 100B COMMUNITY CENTRE 100B MANFORD WAY | 779 yd | |
| Elmbridge The Venue (Closed) Forest Road | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Chigwell Row Recreational Ground LAMBOURNE ROAD | tennis courts | 923 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 81.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.