IG5 0BD is a sought-after residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.6km from Clayhall in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG5, IG5 0BD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00018394 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BD.
528
40
£ 58,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG5 0BD 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG5 0BD combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £625k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG5 0BD. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 625,000
1 sales · Mean £ 625,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG5 0BD has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Parkhill Junior School
Parkhill Infants' School
Gearies Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Ilford County High School
Caterham High School
Mossford Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Gants Hill Superfoods1.0 km
- Rey0.8 km
- Era Food0.6 km
- GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.9 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent0.8 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Abigails Cafe0.8 km
- Black Lotus1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Selva Mahal - Sakthi Takeaway0.9 km
- Chandra Express Takeaway0.9 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Biryani Guys1.0 km
- Dragon House0.8 km
- Eden Peri Peri0.6 km
- New World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Phuket0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Chequers Public House1.0 km
- King George V Public House0.9 km
- Unicorn Public House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park1.9 km
- Ilford3.0 km
- Seven Kings3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG50BD · Data under Open Government Licence