Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

RUSHDEN GARDENS, IG5 0BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

428

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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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.

home £561,666 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British41.5%
Asian / British Asian38.5%
Black / African / Caribbean9.6%
Other / Mixed10.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting81
Violence and sexual offences76
Anti-social behaviour51
Vehicle crime22
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.4 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.4 km
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Ilford County High School

Good1147 pupils0.7 km
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Caterham High School

Good991 pupils0.7 km
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Gilbert Colvin Primary School

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.8 km
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Mossford Green Primary School

Good446 pupils0.8 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Co-op0.1 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.9 km
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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