Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

RUSHDEN GARDENS, IG5 0BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHDEN GARDENS, IG5 0BN.

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Population

457

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 60,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG5 0BN combines high owner-occupation (77%), strong property values (£529k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 10.5% year-on-year.

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

IG5 0BN is a sought-after residential area on Rushden Gardens, 0.6km from Clayhall in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Clayhall ward and the Ilford North constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG5, IG5 0BN offers 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. 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 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £529k, up 10.5% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BN are sourced from Output Area E00018516 (shared with 3 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 0BN. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.7%
Asian / British Asian66.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
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

£ 560,000

13 sales · Mean £ 516,692

Terraced

£ 479,000

4 sales · Mean £ 483,250

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

IG5 0BN has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences84
Shoplifting81
Anti-social behaviour40
Vehicle crime27
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.2 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.2 km
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Caterham High School

Good991 pupils0.4 km
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Gilbert Colvin Primary School

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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Glade Primary School

Good442 pupils0.8 km
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Ilford County High School

Good1147 pupils0.9 km
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Mossford Green Primary School

Good446 pupils1.0 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Costcutter0.5 km
  • Longwood Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Suma News Ltd0.8 km
  • The Alan's0.2 km
  • Noori Halal Meat0.5 km
  • + 4 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Golden Anchor0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Unicorn Public House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park2.4 km
  • Ilford3.5 km
  • Seven Kings3.6 km