IG8 0DF is a sought-after residential area on Snakes Lane West, 0.3km from Woodford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Monkhams ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
For serious buyers, IG8 0DF is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
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 £332k, up 3.2% 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area E00018847 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNAKES LANE WEST, IG8 0DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNAKES LANE WEST, IG8 0DF.
400
45
£ 66,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG8 0DF 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG8 0DF combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£332k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG8 0DF. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 280,000
17 sales · Mean £ 299,058
Detached
£ 885,000
3 sales · Mean £ 886,666
Semi-Detached
£ 875,000
1 sales · Mean £ 875,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG8 0DF 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.
school Local Schools
Woodford Green Primary School
Woodford County High School
Woodbridge High School
Wells Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Ray Lodge Primary School
Churchfields Junior School
Churchfields Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- K Fuel (Uk) Ltd0.9 km
- Shepherds0.7 km
- Food Park0.5 km
- Jubilee News0.5 km
- NailsLaza0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Railway Tavern Public House0.7 km
- The Rose & Crown Public House0.6 km
- The Travellers Friend Public House0.9 km
- Woodford Bowling Club Limited0.4 km
- Seasons Events and Catering0.3 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Cafe Royale Lin Cafe Woodford Ltd0.5 km
- Cafe23@lizziefiori0.3 km
- Costa0.3 km
- Featherbeats Studios0.6 km
- Lilys Place0.9 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Churchills Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Favourite Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Grill Hut Tasty Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Co-Operative food0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park2.0 km
- Chingford3.2 km
- Wood Street3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Woodford Underground Station0.3 km
- Woodford Underground Station0.3 km
- Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG80DF · Data under Open Government Licence