IG5 0BG is a safe, established residential area on Abbotswood Gardens, 0.3km from Clayhall in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Clayhall ward and the Ilford North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG5, IG5 0BG offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 £595k, down 25.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BG are sourced from Output Area E00018527 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ABBOTSWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BG.
439
43
£ 60,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG5 0BG 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
IG5 0BG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £595k, 88% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £595k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 25.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG5 0BG. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 595,000
8 sales · Mean £ 580,375
Detached
£ 930,000
1 sales · Mean £ 930,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG5 0BG 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.
school Local Schools
Parkhill Infants' School
Parkhill Junior School
Gearies Primary School
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
Beal High School
Caterham High School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Ashleys News1.0 km
- Era Food0.9 km
- GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.7 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent1.0 km
- Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Indian Aroma Restaurant1.0 km
- Selva Mahal - Sakthi Takeaway1.0 km
- TGF Pizza1.0 km
- Chandra Express Takeaway0.9 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Dragon House1.0 km
- Eden Peri Peri0.9 km
- Ghost Burgers1.0 km
- New World Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Phuket1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Unicorn Public House0.6 km
- King George V Public House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park2.1 km
- Ilford3.0 km
- Seven Kings3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG50BG · Data under Open Government Licence