Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0EP House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

396

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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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.

home £262,111 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British29.5%
Asian / British Asian44.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Shoplifting82
Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour54
Vehicle crime20
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.6 km
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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.6 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.6 km
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Ilford County High School

Good1147 pupils0.6 km
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Mossford Green Primary School

Good446 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.8 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.9 km
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Gilbert Colvin Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.7 km
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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