Manford Way is in Chigwell and in Redbridge district. IG7 4ED 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 4ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 4BF, IG7 4EE, IG7 4EA, IG7 4EB, IG6 3BB, IG7 4PH, IG6 3EN, IG7 4DW, IG7 4DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG7 4ED, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 52.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.6% | 47.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 | 38.4% | 37.4% | -1.0% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 37.4% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 5.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 15.5% | 12.1% | -3.4% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 8.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 32.9% | 44.1% | 11.2% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 31.4% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 15.3% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 5.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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.
In the area around IG7 4ED this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 29.3% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 11.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 28.9% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.3% | -2.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.6% 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 | 0% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 7.3% |
| Indian | 5.9% | 7.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 8.4% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Black African | 12.4% | 8.7% | -3.7% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 64.8% | 48.6% | -16.2% | 81.4% | -32.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 70.4% | 58.7% | -11.7% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 10.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.8% | 15.2% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70% | 59.1% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -24.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 28.2% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.2% | 3.5% | -14.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.1% | 37.2% | -17.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6% | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Jewish | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manford Way was 259.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 230.5% higher than the Hainault average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Manford Way has the highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Hainault and the 51st highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2017-10-18 | £453,890 |
| 131 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2015-12-21 | £166,928 |
| 119 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2015-09-11 | £455,443 |
| 117 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2011-12-07 | £436,850 |
| 125 Manford Way, Chigwell, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £166,900 | 2003-10-09 | £428,933 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 116 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bramston Primary School Newcastle Avenue , New North Road IG6 3EE | 3out of 4 | 610 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4AL | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,808 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 2,965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 3,567 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 | 3,639 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,075 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 116 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 700 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 2,300 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 293 yd | |
| Hainault Supermarket | 206 New North Road | 762 yd | |
| Maibels | 179 Manor Road, Chigwell | 1,071 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 181 Manor Road, Chigwell | 1,082 yd | |
| Chunky Panda | Grange Hill Post Office, 171 Manor Road | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hainault Forest Community Centre | 100b Manford Way | 122 yd | |
| The Forester Public House | 105-107 Burrow Road | 795 yd | |
| Hainault Youth Centre | 116 Huntsman Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza | 181 Manford Way | 152 yd | |
| Manford House | 163 Manford Way | 152 yd | |
| Hainault BBQ | 210 New North Road | 762 yd | |
| Metro’s fried Chicken | 216 New North Road | 805 yd | |
| Station Hainault Peri Peri & Pizza on Fire | 200 New North Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 185 Manford Way | 152 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hainault Forest Community Centre COMMUNITY CENTRE 100B COMMUNITY CENTRE 100B MANFORD WAY | 119 yd | |
| St Pauls Church Hainault Hall ST PAULS CHURCH ST PAULS CHURCH ARROWSMITH ROAD | 565 yd | |
| Hainault Recreation Ground WICKETS WAY | grass pitches | 793 yd |
| Forest Academy HARBOURER ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 870 yd |
| Ilford Wanderers Rfc FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 961 yd |
| Forest Road Playing Fields FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Hainault Baptist Church Hall (Closed) Franklyn Gardens | 1,045 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.