IG8 is a postcode district in Redbridge, London, covering 799 active and 635 retired postcodes.
The largest share of IG8 (20%) is characterised by a diverse inner-city area with high ethnic variety and urban energy, alongside a commuter suburb with lots of young families, good transport links (14%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes IG8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in IG8 are around £532k, down 15.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across IG8 at 214 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 IG8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
IG8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the IG8 postcode area.
39,185
39
£ 54,367 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
IG8 is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £532k, 68% 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 £532k. Property prices are trending down 15.6% 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
Roding Primary School
Wells Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Woodford County High School
Woodbridge High School
Trinity Catholic High School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
Oakhill Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Shell Woodford
- Shepherds
- Belgique (Woodford) Ltd
- Bridge Pharmacy
- Chigwell Food & Wine
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- London Chigwell Hotel Signature Collection by Best Western
- Epping Forest Hotel
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Seasons Events and Catering
- The Cricketers Public House
- The Crown & Crooked Billet P H
- The Horse & Well Public House
- The Railway Tavern Public House
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Casa Pipino
- Cafe Royale Lin Cafe Woodford Ltd
- Anglers Rest
- Cafe23@lizziefiori
- Bread and Marmalade Cafe
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- Tesco Stores Ltd
- The Co-Operative food
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Bombay Spice
- Chariots Fish & Chips Ltd
- Chiqwell BBQ Meze
- Churchills Fish & Chips
- Domino's Pizza
- + 13 more
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