IG9 5DR is a sought-after residential area on Woodside, 0.5km from Buckhurst Hill in Buckhurst Hill. Administratively it sits within Buckhurst Hill West ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
For serious buyers, IG9 5DR is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k, down 51.1% 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 IG9 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00110464 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODSIDE, IG9 5DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSIDE, IG9 5DR.
305
42
£ 63,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG9 5DR is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG9 5DR combines high owner-occupation (71%), strong property values (£550k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 51.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG9 5DR. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 737,500
4 sales · Mean £ 787,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG9 5DR has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School
Wells Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Trinity Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Brooms Newsagent0.5 km
- Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.2 km
- Halyard Coffee Shop (Kiosk)0.7 km
- Buckhurst Hill Underground Station0.6 km
- KGN Training LTD0.2 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Premier Inn0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bedford House Community Association0.4 km
- Railway Bar & Grill0.6 km
- St Johns Centenary Hall0.6 km
- Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis0.7 km
- Saint James United Reformed Church0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Your Pizza0.4 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Gosht0.2 km
- Locanda Da Luigi0.1 km
- Prezzo0.5 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Express BBQ & Fish Bar0.5 km
- Shikha Indian Takeaway0.1 km
- Thai Fiesta1.0 km
- Ming Garden Take-away0.5 km
- My Spice Kitchen0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chingford2.1 km
- Highams Park3.1 km
- Wood Street5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Westbury Road0.3 km
- The Green0.3 km
- Westbury Road0.3 km
- The Green0.3 km
- Stag Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG95DR · Data under Open Government Licence