Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LESSINGHAM AVENUE, IG5 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LESSINGHAM AVENUE, IG5 0BJ.

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Population

457

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 60,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IG5 0BJ's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £520k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

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

For serious buyers, IG5 0BJ 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £520k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00018516 (shared with 3 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 0BJ. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.7%
Asian / British Asian66.3%
Black / African / Caribbean6.8%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 520,000

2 sales · Mean £ 520,000

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

IG5 0BJ has low crime rates — 25 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour39
Vehicle crime26
Other theft12
Public order7

school Local Schools

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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.2 km
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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.2 km
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Caterham High School

Good991 pupils0.4 km
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Glade Primary School

Good442 pupils0.7 km
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Gilbert Colvin Primary School

Good410 pupils0.7 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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Ilford County High School

Good1147 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Costcutter0.6 km
  • Longwood Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Jilani Halal Meat0.9 km
  • Suma News Ltd0.7 km
  • N L Wade Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Golden Anchor0.6 km
  • Clayhall Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Jilani Grill & Curry0.9 km
  • Jilani Chicken & Chips0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cafe at No 40.9 km
  • Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi0.6 km
  • Archies0.9 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Unicorn Public House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park2.4 km
  • Ilford3.5 km
  • Seven Kings3.7 km