Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BA.

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Population

443

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG5 0BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG5 0BA combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£925k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £925k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 2.8% year-on-year.

home £925,000 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG5 0BA is a safe, established residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.3km from Clayhall in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.

For serious buyers, IG5 0BA is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £925k, down 2.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BA are sourced from Output Area E00018374 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG5 0BA. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British18.0%
Asian / British Asian62.8%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed14.6%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 912,500

8 sales · Mean £ 841,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IG5 0BA has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour40
Violence and sexual offences36
Other theft15
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime11

school Local Schools

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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils0.7 km
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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.7 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.7 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 pupils0.7 km
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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Good45 pupils0.7 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.0 km
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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Gants Hill Superfoods0.7 km
  • Rey1.0 km
  • Adele0.9 km
  • Burton News0.8 km
  • Khuraaki0.6 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ilford Travelodge0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Faces Nightclub0.8 km
  • King George V Public House0.9 km
  • Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.7 km
  • Infinity0.8 km
  • The Beehive Harvester0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Abigails Cafe1.0 km
  • Amigos Burgers and Shakes0.9 km
  • Salami's Kebab House0.9 km
  • Mother Hubbard’s0.9 km
  • Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi0.8 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Co-op0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Bahubali Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
  • Biryani Guys0.7 km
  • Boba Bliss0.9 km
  • Gants Hill Kebab House0.9 km
  • Metro Coffee Express0.7 km
  • + 24 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park2.2 km
  • Ilford2.7 km
  • Seven Kings3.2 km