Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LINDEN CRESCENT, IG8 0DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDEN CRESCENT, IG8 0DG.

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Population

400

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 66,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG8 0DG 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.

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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IG8 0DG's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £917k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £917k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 8.8% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, IG8 0DG is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £917k, down 8.8% 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 0DG are sourced from Output Area E00018847 (shared with 9 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 0DG. 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

White / British71.5%
Asian / British Asian19.4%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 780,000

11 sales · Mean £ 813,727

Detached

£ 873,000

2 sales · Mean £ 873,000

Terraced

£ 740,000

1 sales · Mean £ 740,000

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

IG8 0DG 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 offences47
Vehicle crime23
Anti-social behaviour22
Burglary11
Criminal damage and arson11

school Local Schools

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Woodford Green Primary School

Good229 pupils0.7 km
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Woodford County High School

Good1239 pupils0.8 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils0.8 km
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Woodbridge High School

Good1879 pupils0.9 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.9 km
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Ray Lodge Primary School

Outstanding672 pupils1.0 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils1.1 km
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Churchfields Junior School

Outstanding482 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • K Fuel (Uk) Ltd0.9 km
  • Shepherds0.6 km
  • The Broadway Fish House0.3 km
  • Woodford Newsagents.0.3 km
  • Fat Fish Fishmongers and Butcher0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Woodford Rugby Football Club1.0 km
  • The Railway Tavern Public House0.6 km
  • The Rose & Crown Public House0.6 km
  • The Travellers Friend Public House0.8 km
  • Woodford Bowling Club Limited0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Bread and Marmalade Cafe0.3 km
  • Rosso Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Broadway0.4 km
  • Mr Bistro0.5 km
  • Shish0.3 km
  • + 20 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • The Co-Operative food0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Papa Johns0.3 km
  • Churchills Fish & Chips0.5 km
  • Favourite Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Grill Hut Tasty Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park2.0 km
  • Chingford3.1 km
  • Wood Street3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Woodford Underground Station0.3 km
  • Woodford Underground Station0.3 km
  • Woodford Underground Station0.4 km