Area guide · Redbridge
Living in Redbridge
A snapshot of life in Redbridge, London — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.
At a glance
Redbridge is a city in Redbridge, London with a population of 308,268. The average house price is £483,023 and the overall crime rate is 73.8 per 1,000 residents.
Where Redbridge ranks
Population
308,268
Avg House Price
£483,023
Crime Rate
73.8/1k
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
98.1%
Avg Download Speed
474 Mbps
EPC Rating
C
Median Income
£37,027
Median Age
37.9
House Prices (2025)
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Redbridge's detached homes (£671,250) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£231,124).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Redbridge prices have fallen 10% over the last 9 years (£539,021 → £483,023).
| Property Type | Average | Median | Sales Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £671,250 | £508,750 | 8 |
| Semi-Detached | £658,138 | £700,000 | 29 |
| Terraced | £517,030 | £480,000 | 206 |
| Flat | £231,124 | £230,000 | 106 |
Crime & safety
The overall crime rate in Redbridge is 73.8 per 1,000 residents.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Most common offence in Redbridge: violent crime (34% of all recorded crimes).
Schools & Education
School Inspection Breakdown
98.1% of 71 schools (53 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
School Details
| Total Schools | 71 |
| Primary | 53 |
| Secondary | 18 |
| % Top two bands | 98.1% |
Schools in this area
| School | Phase | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Aldborough Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Aldersbrook Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Atam Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Avanti Court Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Barley Lane Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Beal High School | Secondary | Good |
| Caterham High School | Secondary | Good |
| Chadwell Heath Academy | Secondary | No rating available |
| Chadwell Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Christchurch Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Churchfields Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Churchfields Junior School | Primary | No rating available |
| Cleveland Road Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Clore Tikva School | Primary | Good |
| Coppice Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Cranbrook Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Downshall Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Fairlop Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Farnham Green Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Forest Academy | Secondary | Good |
| Fullwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Gearies Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Glade Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Goodmayes Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Gordon Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Grove Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Highlands Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Ilford County High School | Secondary | Good |
| John Bramston Primary School | Primary | Good |
| King Solomon High School | Secondary | Requires improvement |
| Loxford School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Manford Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Mayespark Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Mayfield School | Secondary | Good |
| Mossford Green Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Newbury Park Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Nightingale Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Oakdale Infants' School | Primary | Good |
| Oakdale Junior School | Primary | No rating available |
| Oaks Park High School | Secondary | Good |
| Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Parkhill Infants' School | Primary | Good |
| Parkhill Junior School | Primary | Good |
| Ray Lodge Primary School | Primary | Outstanding |
| Redbridge Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Roding Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Seven Kings School | Secondary | Good |
| Snaresbrook Primary School | Primary | Good |
| South Park Primary School | Primary | Good |
| SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy | Primary | Good |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy | Secondary | Good |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford | Secondary | Good |
| Trinity Catholic High School | Secondary | Good |
| Uphall Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| Valentines High School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Wanstead Church School | Primary | Good |
| Wanstead High School | Secondary | No rating available |
| Wells Primary School | Primary | No rating available |
| William Torbitt Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Winston Way Academy | Primary | Good |
| Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Woodbridge High School | Secondary | Outstanding |
| Woodford Green Primary School | Primary | Good |
| Woodlands Primary School | Primary | Good |
Broadband & Connectivity
Redbridge averages 474 Mbps — 374% above the typical UK download speed.
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Most Redbridge homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.6% of homes reach band C or above.
| Average EPC Rating | C |
| Average EPC Score | 71.3 |
| % Rated C or Above | 64.6% |
| Avg Energy Cost (per year) | £1,018 |
Demographics & Economy
| Population | 308,268 |
| Median Age | 37.9 |
| Median Household Income | £37,027 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 57.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.4% |
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the average house price in Redbridge?
The average house price in Redbridge is £483,023 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Redbridge?
The most affordable entry point in Redbridge is a flat, with an average price of £231,124.
Is Redbridge a safe place to live?
Redbridge has a recorded crime rate of 73.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Redbridge?
Redbridge has 71 schools in total, with 98.1% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Redbridge?
Average broadband download speeds in Redbridge are around 474 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.2% of premises.
How big is Redbridge?
Redbridge is a settlement in Redbridge with a population of approximately 308,268.
Most compared with
How does Redbridge stack up against its neighbours?
Aveley
vsRedbridge
- House price
- £367,814 · £483,023
- Crime rate
- 101.6 · 73.8
- Distance
- 9.6 mi
Barking and Dagenham
vsRedbridge
- House price
- £369,084 · £483,023
- Crime rate
- 84.2 · 73.8
- Distance
- 3.4 mi
Barnet
vsRedbridge
- House price
- £696,626 · £483,023
- Crime rate
- 66.8 · 73.8
- Distance
- 11.9 mi
Bexley
vsRedbridge
- House price
- £504,078 · £483,023
- Crime rate
- 61.2 · 73.8
- Distance
- 8.8 mi
Brent
vsRedbridge
- House price
- £681,000 · £483,023
- Crime rate
- 90 · 73.8
- Distance
- 14.0 mi
Brentwood
vsRedbridge
- House price
- £611,158 · £483,023
- Crime rate
- 64 · 73.8
- Distance
- 10.9 mi