Town Pop. 302,023

Living in Redbridge: Liveability Score 71/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Redbridge is 71/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Notably, nothing falls below 41/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 21 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Schools (88) and broadband (80) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the E11 postcode district.

71
OUT OF 100
Good
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Redbridge scores 71 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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E11 1AA E11 2AA E11 3AA E11 4AA E11 9FA E11 E12 E18 IG1

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
41
99.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 8,969 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6,065 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Vehicle crime 2,708 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Shoplifting 2,232 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 2,040 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7,980 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 1,605 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 1,288 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 808 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 16.2 · PM2.5 8.9 · PM10 14.6 µg/m³
58
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 121
Sports Pitches Ample 129
Allotments Ample 11
Golf Courses Ample 5
Tennis Courts Ample 81
Bowling Greens Ample 14
Playgrounds Ample 55

Services

Schools
88
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 128 in area
16Outstanding91Good3Requires Improvement18Ungraded
  • Acacia NurseryNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Churchfields Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Cleveland Road Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Davies Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Fullwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Hatton Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Loxford SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Ray Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
92
A&E departmentsKing George Hospitalin area
Whipps Cross University Hospital0.6 mi
A&E Department2.1 mi
Hospital waitsBarts Health NHS Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.9%
30 GP surgeries in area 31 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,793 patients per GP
40dentists41pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
80
Full fibre (FTTP)84.3%
available across Redbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4,205 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed4.4%Retired14.3%Student7.4%Other inactive15.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership58%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
Council tax Redbridge · 2026-27
A £1,530
B £1,785
C £2,040
D £2,295
E £2,805
F £3,315
G £3,825
H £4,590
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
77
Gants Hill 0.5 mi
Barkingside 0.8 mi
Newbury Park 1 mi
J4 M11 1.5 mi
J5 M11 3.8 mi
J6 M11 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
79
Pubs & Bars Ample 34
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 207
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 143
Retail Shopping Ample 616
Takeaways Ample 120
Fitness Ample 40

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £530,000 1,030
Detached £792,500 54
Semi-detached £665,000 215
Terraced £560,000 492
Flat / Maisonette £315,000 269
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£293k £585k £886k £1.2m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Chigwell 69 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chigwell Row 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Buckhurst Hill 74 3.3 mi away ⇄
Waltham Forest 71 3.6 mi away ⇄
Barking and Dagenham 69 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newham 72 4.1 mi away ⇄
Loughton 64 4.5 mi away ⇄
Abridge 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
High Beech 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
Stapleford Abbotts 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
Havering 66 6.0 mi away ⇄
Hackney 72 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Redbridge a nice place to live?

Yes, Redbridge is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Redbridge is 71/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Redbridge?

Redbridge has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 41/100. There were 29,994 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Redbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Redbridge are Acacia Nursery, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College and Churchfields Infants' School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 128 rated schools in Redbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Redbridge?

The current median house price in Redbridge is £530,000, around 86% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £792,500, semi-detached £665,000, terraced £560,000, flat £315,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 1,030 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Redbridge in context

See where Redbridge ranks among the best places to live in Greater London

Postcode districts in Redbridge

E11 72 ⇄
E12 75 ⇄
E18 74 ⇄
IG1 68 ⇄
IG11 68 ⇄
IG2 69 ⇄
IG3 66 ⇄
IG4 67 ⇄
IG5 68 ⇄
IG6 68 ⇄
IG7 61 ⇄
IG8 71 ⇄
IG9 73 ⇄
RM6 63 ⇄
RM8 69 ⇄

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