IG5 0BP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rushden Gardens, 0.7km from Mossford Green in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Fullwell ward and the Ilford North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG5 0BP is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 58% 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 £561k, up 4.6% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BP are sourced from Output Area E00018666 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSHDEN GARDENS, IG5 0BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHDEN GARDENS, IG5 0BP.
428
38
£ 52,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IG5 0BP has a significant social housing presence — 47% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 4.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG5 0BP. The average age is 37.5. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
Terraced
£ 517,500
4 sales · Mean £ 543,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG5 0BP has low crime rates — 33 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
Ilford County High School
Caterham High School
Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
Mossford Green Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Era Food0.8 km
- Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.9 km
- The Bakeonomist Ltd0.8 km
- Five Star Fishmongers0.9 km
- Gourmet Sweets & Bakers0.8 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Eden Peri Peri0.8 km
- Tina’s Kitchen1.0 km
- Yo! To Go!0.9 km
- Spice Hut Barkingside0.9 km
- The Chicken House IG60.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi0.2 km
- Marinos Cafe0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Cakes and Bakes0.9 km
- The Curry Club London0.9 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Co-op0.1 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Chequers Public House0.9 km
- Unicorn Public House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park2.0 km
- Ilford3.3 km
- Seven Kings3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG50BP · Data under Open Government Licence