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.
LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0EA.
332
33
£ 60,800 /yr
46%
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
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Redbridge Primary School
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
Beal High School
Parkhill Junior School
Parkhill Infants' School
Gearies Primary School
Valentines High School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
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, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ilford Travelodge0.6 km
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: IG50EA · Data under Open Government Licence