Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

528

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG5 0BE 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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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IG5 0BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £700k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £700k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG5 0BE is a sought-after residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.7km 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 0BE offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £700k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BE are sourced from Output Area E00018394 (shared with 6 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 0BE. 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

White / British20.6%
Asian / British Asian69.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 535,000

3 sales · Mean £ 585,000

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

IG5 0BE has low crime rates — 32 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.

Shoplifting81
Violence and sexual offences61
Anti-social behaviour38
Vehicle crime19
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.4 km
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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.4 km
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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.8 km
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Ilford County High School

Good1147 pupils0.8 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.8 km
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Mossford Green Primary School

Good446 pupils0.9 km
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Caterham High School

Good991 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Rey0.9 km
  • Era Food0.6 km
  • GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)1.0 km
  • Jay Dee Newsagent0.8 km
  • Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.7 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Abigails Cafe0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Selva Mahal - Sakthi Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chandra Express Takeaway1.0 km
  • Zamana1.0 km
  • + 16 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Dragon House0.8 km
  • Eden Peri Peri0.6 km
  • New World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Phuket0.8 km
  • Tina’s Kitchen0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Chequers Public House0.9 km
  • King George V Public House0.9 km
  • Unicorn Public House0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park1.9 km
  • Ilford3.1 km
  • Seven Kings3.2 km