Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BB.

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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 0BB 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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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IG5 0BB's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £620k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 68.8% year-on-year.

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

IG5 0BB is a sought-after residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.3km 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 0BB 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k, down 68.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BB 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 0BB. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 620,000

7 sales · Mean £ 670,800

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

IG5 0BB has low crime rates — 12 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.

Violence and sexual offences39
Anti-social behaviour15
Vehicle crime11
Other theft10
Public order5

school Local Schools

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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.5 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.5 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.8 km
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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Good45 pupils0.9 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 pupils0.9 km
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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils0.9 km
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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Chandra Express Takeaway0.7 km
  • Zamana0.7 km
  • Zing0.5 km
  • Abigails Cafe0.9 km
  • Amigos Burgers and Shakes1.0 km
  • + 32 more
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • iCakes0.7 km
  • Tina’s Kitchen0.8 km
  • Triple Treat0.9 km
  • Biryani Guys0.8 km
  • Boba Bliss1.0 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Gants Hill Superfoods0.8 km
  • Rey0.9 km
  • Beehive Wine Store0.5 km
  • New Cabin0.7 km
  • A.A. Stores0.5 km
  • + 28 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ilford Travelodge0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Faces Nightclub0.9 km
  • Infinity0.9 km
  • The Beehive Harvester0.9 km
  • Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.8 km
  • Unicorn Public House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park2.0 km
  • Ilford2.8 km
  • Seven Kings3.2 km