Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

TOMSWOOD ROAD, IG7 5QS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOMSWOOD ROAD, IG7 5QS.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG7 5QS 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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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG7 5QS combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£1.6M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £1.6M 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

IG7 5QS is a sought-after residential area on Tomswood Road, 0.3km from Repton Park in Chigwell. Administratively it sits within Grange Hill ward and the Epping Forest constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG7, IG7 5QS offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 Epping Forest.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.6M.

Census 2021 statistics for IG7 5QS are sourced from Output Area E00110563 (shared with 14 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 IG7 5QS. The average age is 41.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.4%
Asian / British Asian64.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed12.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 1,500,000

7 sales · Mean £ 1,462,857

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

IG7 5QS has low crime rates — 17 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime8
Burglary7
Public order4

school Local Schools

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St John's RC School (Essex)

Good99 pupils0.6 km
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Fairlop Primary School

Good711 pupils0.9 km
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West Hatch High School

Good1396 pupils0.9 km
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Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils1.0 km
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Limes Farm Junior School

Good155 pupils1.0 km
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New Rush Hall School

Outstanding67 pupils1.1 km
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Roding Primary School

Good431 pupils1.2 km
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Gilbert Colvin Primary School

Good410 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • London Chigwell Hotel Signature Collection by Best Western0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Shell Chigwell0.9 km
  • Sellan Food and Wine0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Crown & Crooked Billet P H0.8 km
  • The Three Jolly Wheelers1.0 km
  • The Old Maypole Public House1.0 km
  • Chigwell Golf Club Ltd0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lexington at Virgin Active Repton Park0.2 km
  • Casa Pipino0.9 km
  • Cafe Ila0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Cherry Land Patisserie0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km
  • Lidl0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park3.6 km
  • Highams Park5.0 km
  • Seven Kings5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Stradbroke Park0.1 km
  • Stradbroke Park0.1 km
  • Audleigh Place0.4 km
  • Audleigh Place0.4 km