IG5 0EP is a sought-after residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.5km from Mossford Green in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.
Day-to-day life in IG5 0EP has the character of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k, down 15.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0EP are sourced from Output Area E00018393 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0EP.
396
34
£ 58,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG5 0EP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
IG5 0EP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 15.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG5 0EP. The average age is 34.3. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 252,000
2 sales · Mean £ 252,000
Flat
£ 255,000
11 sales · Mean £ 241,104
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG5 0EP has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Fullwood Primary School
Parkhill Junior School
Parkhill Infants' School
Ilford County High School
Mossford Green Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Gearies Primary School
Gilbert Colvin Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Rey0.9 km
- Era Food0.6 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent0.8 km
- Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.7 km
- The Bakeonomist Ltd0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Abigails Cafe0.9 km
- Selva Mahal - Sakthi Takeaway1.0 km
- Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi0.1 km
- Marinos Cafe0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Dragon House0.8 km
- Eden Peri Peri0.6 km
- Phuket0.9 km
- Tina’s Kitchen0.8 km
- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Co-op0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barkingside Buzz Bingo0.9 km
- The Chequers Public House0.7 km
- King George V Public House1.0 km
- Unicorn Public House0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park1.8 km
- Seven Kings3.1 km
- Ilford3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG50EP · Data under Open Government Licence