IG5 0ED is a safe, established residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.3km 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 0ED offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0ED are sourced from Output Area E00018527 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0ED.
439
43
£ 60,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG5 0ED is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
IG5 0ED has a highly multicultural community character — 61% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG5 0ED. The average age is 43.3. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 450,000
1 sales · Mean £ 450,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG5 0ED has low crime rates — 12 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
Parkhill Junior School
Parkhill Infants' School
Gearies Primary School
Beal High School
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Redbridge Primary School
Caterham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Chandra Express Takeaway0.7 km
- Zamana0.7 km
- Zing0.5 km
- Abigails Cafe0.9 km
- Amigos Burgers and Shakes1.0 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
25 nearby- iCakes0.7 km
- Tina’s Kitchen0.9 km
- Triple Treat0.9 km
- Biryani Guys0.8 km
- Gants Hill Kebab House1.0 km
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Gants Hill Superfoods0.8 km
- Rey0.9 km
- Beehive Wine Store0.5 km
- New Cabin0.7 km
- A.A. Stores0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ilford Travelodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Faces Nightclub0.9 km
- Infinity0.9 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.9 km
- Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Unicorn Public House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park2.1 km
- Ilford2.8 km
- Seven Kings3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG50ED · Data under Open Government Licence