IG7 is a postcode district in Epping Forest, London, covering 495 active and 149 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IG7 (27%) is characterised by a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links, alongside a prosperous Indian community with high employment in professional sectors (16%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes IG7 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IG7 are around £669k, up 10.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IG7 at 197 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 IG7 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
IG7 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IG7 postcode area.
23,489
39
£ 48,780 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG7 combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£669k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £669k. Property prices are trending up 10.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Manford Primary School
Coppice Primary School
Limes Farm Junior School
West Hatch High School
Chigwell Primary Academy
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Chigwell Row Infant School
Wells Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Chigwell Chinese
- Chigwell Tandoori
- Dominos Pizza
- Kismat Indian Takeaway
- Manor (Chinese Food Takeaway)
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Green Olive and Lemon
- Greggs The Bakers
- Hallmark Celebrate
- Lloyds Pharmacy
- Manford News
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Chigwell Golf Club Ltd
- Chigwell Hall
- Chigwell Mens Club
- Grange Farm Centre
- Old Chigwellians Club
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Five O'Clock
- Luxborough Lake Cafe
- Chigwell Fish Bar
- Chunky Panda
- Gourmet Shiish
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Londis Supermarket
- Tesco
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Area Profile: IG7 · Data under Open Government Licence