Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

528

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG5 0BD 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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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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 0BD combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£625k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £625k 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 0BD is a sought-after residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.6km 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 0BD offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 89% 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00018394 (shared with 6 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 0BD. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.6%
Asian / British Asian69.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed7.1%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

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

IG5 0BD has low crime rates — 30 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour35
Vehicle crime16
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.4 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.4 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.7 km
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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.8 km
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Ilford County High School

Good1147 pupils0.9 km
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Caterham High School

Good991 pupils0.9 km
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Mossford Green Primary School

Good446 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Gants Hill Superfoods1.0 km
  • Rey0.8 km
  • Era Food0.6 km
  • GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.9 km
  • Jay Dee Newsagent0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

17 nearby
  • Abigails Cafe0.8 km
  • Black Lotus1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Selva Mahal - Sakthi Takeaway0.9 km
  • Chandra Express Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

17 nearby
  • Biryani Guys1.0 km
  • Dragon House0.8 km
  • Eden Peri Peri0.6 km
  • New World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Phuket0.8 km
  • + 12 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Chequers Public House1.0 km
  • King George V Public House0.9 km
  • Unicorn Public House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park1.9 km
  • Ilford3.0 km
  • Seven Kings3.2 km