Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

NORTHWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0AJ.

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Population

389

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG5 0AJ 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG5 0AJ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£566k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £566k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

IG5 0AJ is a sought-after residential area on Northwood Gardens, 0.6km from Clayhall in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.

For serious buyers, IG5 0AJ is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £566k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0AJ are sourced from Output Area E00018398 (shared with 4 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 IG5 0AJ. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.7%
Asian / British Asian72.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed9.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 545,250

2 sales · Mean £ 545,250

Semi-Detached

£ 610,000

1 sales · Mean £ 610,000

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

IG5 0AJ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting81
Violence and sexual offences66
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime21
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.5 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.5 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.6 km
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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.6 km
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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.7 km
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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils1.1 km
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Ilford County High School

Good1147 pupils1.1 km
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Mossford Green Primary School

Good446 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Chandra Express Takeaway0.7 km
  • Zamana0.7 km
  • Zing0.8 km
  • Black Lotus0.7 km
  • Caraway1.0 km
  • + 35 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

31 nearby
  • iCakes0.7 km
  • Tina’s Kitchen0.6 km
  • Triple Treat1.0 km
  • Dragon House0.6 km
  • Eden Peri Peri0.5 km
  • + 26 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Ashleys News0.9 km
  • Era Food0.5 km
  • GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.8 km
  • Jay Dee Newsagent0.6 km
  • Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Infinity0.8 km
  • The Beehive Harvester1.0 km
  • King George V Public House0.6 km
  • Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Unicorn Public House0.9 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ilford Travelodge1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park1.7 km
  • Ilford2.8 km
  • Seven Kings2.9 km