IG8 0BG is a safe, established residential area located 0.7km from Woodford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG8 0BG offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IG8 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00018851 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG8 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG8 0BG.
300
39
£ 66,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG8 0BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
IG8 0BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 37% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG8 0BG. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG8 0BG has low crime rates — 31 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
Woodford County High School
Woodford Green Primary School
Wells Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Trinity Catholic High School
Woodbridge High School
Oakhill Primary School
Churchfields Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Le Mahzen Chocolatier1.0 km
- The Broadway Fish House0.7 km
- Woodford Newsagents.0.6 km
- Fat Fish Fishmongers and Butcher0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Woodford Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- The Rose & Crown Public House0.2 km
- The Travellers Friend Public House0.8 km
- Woodford Bowling Club Limited0.8 km
- Seasons Events and Catering0.7 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bread and Marmalade Cafe0.6 km
- Mohabir Ltd0.9 km
- Rosso Restaurant0.7 km
- The Broadway0.8 km
- Woodford BBQ0.8 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-Operative food0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Tonis Fish Bar0.9 km
- Papa Johns0.7 km
- Churchills Fish & Chips0.2 km
- Favourite Fried Chicken0.9 km
- Grill Hut Tasty Fried Chicken0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park1.6 km
- Wood Street2.9 km
- Chingford3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: IG80BG · Data under Open Government Licence