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Hainault West

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About

Hainault West is a residential area in the London Borough of Redbridge, situated to the north of Hainault Forest. The neighbourhood is characterised by post-war housing, including many semi-detached homes and low-rise estates built in the mid-20th century. Its layout is defined by quiet, tree-lined streets and cul-de-sacs, creating a settled, suburban atmosphere. The area is primarily residential, with local shopping parades providing essential services for the community.

The western edge of the area is marked by the expansive open spaces of Hainault Forest Country Park, a former medieval hunting forest. This provides significant green space with woodland, a golf course, and a lake. The local tube station, Hainault on the Central line, offers direct transport links into central London. The area maintains a practical, local focus with several primary schools and community centres serving its residents.

Area overview

On average Hainault West has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hainault West is £68,319 per year. There are 2 schools in Hainault West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Hainault West is home to around 6,920 people, with a population density of about 9,134.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Hainault West Population
6,920
Population density
9,134.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.39(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.74(-45%)
Vehicle crime
5.2(-45%)
Other theft
4.62(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.48(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,864
41.39%
Other White
1,153
16.66%
Indian
437
6.32%
Pakistani
389
5.62%
African
371
5.36%
Total population: 6,919

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,926
35.79%
No qualifications
1,120
20.81%
Level 3 (A level)
750
13.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
661
12.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
549
10.2%
Total 16+ residents: 5,381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
814
32.89%
Owns outright
596
24.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
444
17.94%
Social rents from council
409
16.53%
Other social rented
131
5.29%
Total households: 2,475

Property prices in Hainault West

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Hainault West area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Hainault West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hainault West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£701,000£4,937
Flats4£272,000£5,039
Semi-Detached13£490,000£5,765
Terraced37£431,000£5,200

10 years median price trend in Hainault West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hainault West.

All postcodes in Hainault West

IG74JL

Manford Way

IG74DX

Fletcher Road

IG74ES

Brocket Way

IG74JG

Manford Way

IG74PQ

Robert Close

IG63AQ

New North Road

IG74HD

Fletcher Road

IG74HL

Holt Way

IG74PF

Arrowsmith Road

IG74EZ

Crossbow Road

IG74BU

Bramshill Close

IG63AH

Clinton Crescent

IG74ER

Brocket Way

IG74PE

Pollard Close

IG76HR

Stevens Way

IG74DR

Boar Close

IG74HB

Burrow Road

IG74DA

Manford Way

IG76HT

Fairview Drive

IG76HS

Fairview Drive

IG74BN

Parkes Road

IG74EH

Tylney Close

IG74JN

Manford Way

IG74JJ

Hazelwood Park Close

IG74EP

Brocket Way

IG74HW

Tine Road

IG74JE

Long Green

IG74HE

Burrow Road

IG74BT

Haldon Close

IG63AA

New North Road

IG74JU

Manor Road

IG63AP

New North Road

IG63AT

Cypress Grove

IG74EX

Brocket Way

IG74JD

Long Green

IG74HQ

Burrow Road

IG76HU

Rowland Crescent

IG74PG

Arrowsmith Road

IG74EU

Brocket Way

IG74HA

Burrow Green

IG76HW

Fairview Close

IG63AL

Robinia Close

IG74BL

Manford Way

IG74BX

Foremark Close

IG74EJ

Martina Terrace

IG63AB

Kirby Close

IG63FN

Chestnut Grove

IG63AE

Ascot Close

IG63FB

Robinia Close

IG74HG

Fawn Road

IG74PB

Arrowsmith Road

IG74PD

Arrowsmith Road

IG74DZ

Fallow Close

IG63AD

New North Road

IG74PN

Arrowsmith Road

IG76HN

Fairview Road

IG74EN

Karina Close

IG63AN

Clinton Crescent

IG63EY

St Annes Terrace

IG63AZ

Covert Road

IG63DS

New North Road

IG74EL

Ravenoak Way

IG74PP

Arrowsmith Road

IG76HP

Fairview Road

IG74LR

The Lowe

IG74JQ

Manford Way

IG74DU

Hart Crescent

IG74EA

Hind Close

IG74DY

Hart Crescent

IG74JB

Long Green

IG74JH

Manford Way

IG76NG

The Friars

IG63AU

Woodman Path

IG63AS

Chestnut Grove

IG63JB

Maple Close

IG74PL

Arrowsmith Close

IG63DX

New North Road

IG74PW

Arrowsmith Path

IG63AW

Clinton Crescent

IG74BW

Friston Path

IG74HP

Tine Road

IG74HN

Tine Road

IG63GT

Robinia Close

IG74HJ

Holt Way

IG74PH

Arrowsmith Road

IG74PJ

Arrowsmith Road

IG76HL

Manor Road

IG74JF

Manford Way

IG63AG

New North Road

IG74EY

Crossbow Road

IG74BY

Stanway Close

IG76AT

Martinsfield Close

IG63AF

Ascot Close

IG63AR

Beech Grove

IG74JY

Manor Road

IG76NQ

The Acorns

IG74HT

Churchall Terrace

IG74DS

Fernie Close

IG74ET

Brocket Close

IG63AJ

Robinia Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.