IG7 5JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Trotwood, 0.4km from Grange Hill in Chigwell. Administratively it sits within Grange Hill ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 38% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Epping Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £472k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 5JW are sourced from Output Area E00110567 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TROTWOOD, IG7 5JW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TROTWOOD, IG7 5JW.
312
36
£ 55,900 /yr
52%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IG7 5JW's 50% ownership and 36-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. £472k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG7 5JW. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 440,000
3 sales · Mean £ 422,666
Terraced
£ 410,000
5 sales · Mean £ 423,000
Detached
£ 477,500
4 sales · Mean £ 450,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 5JW has low crime rates — 40 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
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Limes Farm Junior School
Manford Primary School
New Rush Hall School
Fairlop Primary School
Wells Park School
John Bramston Primary School
King Solomon High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Manor Supermarket0.7 km
- Shell Chigwell0.8 km
- A Star Food Store Ltd0.6 km
- Sellan Food and Wine0.7 km
- May Wine0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Chunky Panda0.7 km
- Indian Ocean0.7 km
- Maibels0.7 km
- Hainault Supermarket0.5 km
- Cafe Ila0.7 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Londis Supermarket0.4 km
- Co-op0.7 km
- Lidl0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Manor (Chinese Food Takeaway)0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.9 km
- Cherry Land Patisserie0.7 km
- Chicken Nova0.4 km
- Chigwell Tandoori0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.9 km
- The Old Maypole Public House0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park3.5 km
- Seven Kings4.8 km
- Goodmayes4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Trotwood0.1 km
- Copperfield0.2 km
- Amanda Close0.2 km
- High Meadows0.3 km
- High Meadows0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG75JW · Data under Open Government Licence