Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0EA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

332

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 60,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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1/10
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3/10
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Area Character

At 74% private renter occupancy, IG5 0EA is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Average age 33 and low crime make this an unusually liveable rental area.

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

IG5 0EA is a safe, established residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.4km from Clayhall in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Clayhall ward and the Ilford North constituency.

For renters and young professionals, IG5 0EA offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 66% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0EA are sourced from Output Area E00018525 (shared with 7 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 0EA. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.3%
Asian / British Asian32.8%
Black / African / Caribbean23.4%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

IG5 0EA has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour51
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson13
Vehicle crime12

school Local Schools

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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils0.5 km
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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Good45 pupils0.6 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 pupils0.6 km
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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.8 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.8 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.9 km
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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.1 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op1.0 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Gants Hill Superfoods0.8 km
  • A.A. Stores0.1 km
  • Beehive Service Station0.6 km
  • Munna Local0.8 km
  • Richards Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ilford Travelodge0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Faces Nightclub0.9 km
  • King George V Public House1.0 km
  • Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Infinity0.9 km
  • The Beehive Harvester0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • Amigos Burgers and Shakes0.9 km
  • Salami's Kebab House0.9 km
  • Black Moon Lounge0.8 km
  • Blend 93 Ltd1.0 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Biryani Guys0.8 km
  • Boba Bliss0.9 km
  • Gants Hill Kebab House0.9 km
  • Metro Coffee Express0.7 km
  • Pepes Gants Hill1.0 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park2.3 km
  • Ilford2.7 km
  • Seven Kings3.3 km