IG5 0AY is a sought-after residential area on Highwood Gardens, 0.4km from Clayhall in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG5, IG5 0AY offers 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. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £760k, down 15.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00018398 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0AY.
389
41
£ 58,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG5 0AY 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG5 0AY combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£760k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £760k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 15.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG5 0AY. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 726,550
2 sales · Mean £ 726,550
Semi-Detached
£ 655,000
8 sales · Mean £ 698,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG5 0AY has low crime rates — 13 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
Parkhill Junior School
Parkhill Infants' School
Gearies Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Beal High School
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
Redbridge Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Chandra Express Takeaway0.6 km
- Zamana0.6 km
- Zing0.5 km
- Abigails Cafe0.8 km
- Amigos Burgers and Shakes0.9 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- iCakes0.7 km
- Tina’s Kitchen0.7 km
- Triple Treat0.8 km
- Bahubali Restaurants Ltd1.0 km
- Biryani Guys0.7 km
- + 25 more
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Gants Hill Superfoods0.7 km
- Rey0.8 km
- Beehive Wine Store0.5 km
- New Cabin0.7 km
- A.A. Stores0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ilford Travelodge0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Faces Nightclub0.8 km
- Infinity0.8 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.8 km
- Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.8 km
- Unicorn Public House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Co-op0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park2.0 km
- Ilford2.8 km
- Seven Kings3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG50AY · Data under Open Government Licence