Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

VERNON AVENUE, IG8 0AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VERNON AVENUE, IG8 0AU.

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Population

324

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 66,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG8 0AU 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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7/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

IG8 0AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £715k, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £715k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 26.3% year-on-year.

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

IG8 0AU is a sought-after residential area on Vernon Avenue, 0.3km from Woodford Green in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Monkhams ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.

For serious buyers, IG8 0AU is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 42) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% 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 — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £715k, up 26.3% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IG8 0AU are sourced from Output Area E00018824 (shared with 5 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 0AU. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.0%
Asian / British Asian22.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.8%
Other / Mixed11.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 660,000

7 sales · Mean £ 673,248

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

IG8 0AU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences65
Vehicle crime28
Anti-social behaviour27
Burglary13
Other theft12

school Local Schools

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Woodbridge High School

Good1879 pupils0.6 km
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Woodford County High School

Good1239 pupils0.7 km
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Churchfields Junior School

Outstanding482 pupils0.8 km
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Churchfields Infants' School

Outstanding448 pupils0.8 km
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Woodford Green Primary School

Good229 pupils0.9 km
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Ray Lodge Primary School

Outstanding672 pupils1.1 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils1.2 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • Food Park0.6 km
  • Jubilee News0.6 km
  • NailsLaza0.7 km
  • Snakes Lane Post Office0.7 km
  • The Broadway Fish House0.5 km
  • + 18 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • The Railway Tavern Public House0.8 km
  • The Rose & Crown Public House0.7 km
  • Woodford Bowling Club Limited0.7 km
  • South Woodford Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Woodford Rugby Football Club0.9 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • Cafe Royale Lin Cafe Woodford Ltd0.6 km
  • Cafe23@lizziefiori0.5 km
  • Costa0.5 km
  • Featherbeats Studios0.7 km
  • Mezze Restaurant0.6 km
  • + 22 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Churchills Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • Favourite Fried Chicken0.7 km
  • Grill Hut Tasty Fried Chicken0.6 km
  • Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • + 10 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-Operative food0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park2.0 km
  • Wood Street2.9 km
  • Chingford3.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
  • Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
  • Woodford Underground Station0.4 km