Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0EF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

408

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG5 0EF 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.

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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG5 0EF combines high owner-occupation (85%), strong property values (£571k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £571k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IG5 0EF is a sought-after residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.4km from Clayhall in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Clayhall ward and the Ilford North constituency.

For serious buyers, IG5 0EF is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 85% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £571k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0EF are sourced from Output Area E00018524 (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 0EF. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.9%
Asian / British Asian66.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 571,000

1 sales · Mean £ 571,000

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

IG5 0EF has low crime rates — 28 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 offences56
Anti-social behaviour25
Vehicle crime15
Other theft12

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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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.8 km
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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.9 km
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Caterham High School

Good991 pupils0.9 km
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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Good45 pupils1.0 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Ashleys News1.0 km
  • Era Food0.7 km
  • GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.7 km
  • Jay Dee Newsagent0.8 km
  • Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Infinity1.0 km
  • Faces Nightclub1.0 km
  • Unicorn Public House0.7 km
  • King George V Public House0.9 km
  • Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Black Lotus0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Firebean Mexican Kitchen1.0 km
  • Indian Aroma Restaurant0.9 km
  • Pasam Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 15 more
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Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Dragon House0.8 km
  • Eden Peri Peri0.7 km
  • Ghost Burgers0.9 km
  • New World Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Phuket0.8 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Co-op0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park2.0 km
  • Ilford3.0 km
  • Seven Kings3.2 km