Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

SNAKES LANE, IG8 0DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNAKES LANE, IG8 0DB.

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Population

300

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 66,600 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG8 0DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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10/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IG8 0DB spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £352k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.

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

IG8 0DB is a safe, established residential area on Snakes Lane, 0.6km from Woodford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k, up 14.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG8 0DB are sourced from Output Area E00018851 (shared with 15 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 0DB. 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

White / British71.8%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean11.7%
Other / Mixed9.4%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 355,000

9 sales · Mean £ 357,111

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

IG8 0DB has low crime rates — 26 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 offences58
Anti-social behaviour27
Vehicle crime20
Other theft13
Burglary9

school Local Schools

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Woodford Green Primary School

Good229 pupils0.5 km
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Woodford County High School

Good1239 pupils0.5 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils0.8 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.8 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils0.9 km
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Woodbridge High School

Good1879 pupils1.0 km
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Churchfields Junior School

Outstanding482 pupils1.2 km
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Churchfields Infants' School

Outstanding448 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • The Broadway Fish House0.6 km
  • Woodford Newsagents.0.5 km
  • Fat Fish Fishmongers and Butcher0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.3 km
  • Toms Convenience Store0.7 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Woodford Rugby Football Club0.7 km
  • Seasons Events and Catering0.6 km
  • Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
  • The Railway Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • The Rose & Crown Public House0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Bread and Marmalade Cafe0.5 km
  • Mohabir Ltd1.0 km
  • Rosso Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Broadway0.6 km
  • Woodford BBQ0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • The Co-Operative food0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Tonis Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Papa Johns0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • The Kauffie Company Ltd0.6 km
  • Churchills Fish & Chips0.3 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park1.7 km
  • Chingford3.0 km
  • Wood Street3.0 km