Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

MILL LANE, IG8 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL LANE, IG8 0AG.

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Population

159

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 62,700 /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: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 85% social renting, IG8 0AG is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

IG8 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Lane, 0.6km from Woodford Green in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Ilford North constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IG8 0AG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for IG8 0AG are sourced from Output Area E00018896 (shared with 3 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 IG8 0AG. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.7%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean17.0%
Other / Mixed14.5%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 6%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

IG8 0AG has low crime rates — 37 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 offences83
Anti-social behaviour53
Vehicle crime33
Other theft28
Burglary20

school Local Schools

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Woodbridge High School

Good1879 pupils0.4 km
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Ray Lodge Primary School

Outstanding672 pupils0.7 km
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Churchfields Infants' School

Outstanding448 pupils0.9 km
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Churchfields Junior School

Outstanding482 pupils0.9 km
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Oakdale Junior School

Good326 pupils1.1 km
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Oakdale Infants' School

Good337 pupils1.1 km
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Roding Primary School

Good431 pupils1.2 km
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Glade Primary School

Good442 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

19 nearby
  • Food Park0.7 km
  • Jubilee News0.7 km
  • Snakes Lane Post Office0.7 km
  • The Broadway Fish House0.8 km
  • Woodford Newsagents.0.7 km
  • + 14 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Railway Tavern Public House0.7 km
  • Woodford Bowling Club Limited0.9 km
  • South Woodford Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Seasons Events and Catering0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Cafe Royale Lin Cafe Woodford Ltd0.7 km
  • Cafe23@lizziefiori0.8 km
  • Costa0.8 km
  • Phoeby's0.7 km
  • The Sushi Co0.8 km
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Favourite Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Grill Hut Tasty Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • Bombay Spice0.3 km
  • Ocean Delight0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative food0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park2.8 km
  • Wood Street3.3 km
  • Chingford4.1 km