Area Analysis Redbridge, London

IG5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IG5 postcode area.

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Population

18,736

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 50,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
workEmployment
3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

IG5 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £571k, 69% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £571k.

home £571,666 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG5 is a postcode district in Redbridge, London, covering 233 active and 98 retired postcodes.

The largest share of IG5 (54%) is characterised by an aspirational, minority-led community with growing professional households, alongside a diverse, fast-changing inner-city area with a high proportion of new arrivals (19%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes IG5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in IG5 are around £571k, up 1.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IG5 at 156 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full IG5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British28.9%
Asian / British Asian52.4%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences902
Anti-social behaviour583
Vehicle crime453
Shoplifting183
Burglary164

school Local Schools

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Gilbert Colvin Primary School

Good410 pupils
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Glade Primary School

Good442 pupils
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Caterham High School

Good991 pupils
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils
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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Unicorn Public House
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Archies
  • Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi
  • Cafe at No 4
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Fullwell Parade News/Fullwell Avenue Post Office
  • Jilani Halal Meat
  • Suma News Ltd
  • Little Shop
  • Longwood Parade Post Office
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Clayhall Fish Bar
  • Jilani Grill & Curry
  • Golden Anchor
  • Jilani Chicken & Chips