Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

RUSHDEN GARDENS, IG5 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSHDEN GARDENS, IG5 0BL.

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Population

420

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 60,800 /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 0BL 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. IG5 0BL's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £517k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 26.1% year-on-year.

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

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

For serious buyers, IG5 0BL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £517k, down 26.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00018514 (shared with 5 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 0BL. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.4%
Asian / British Asian66.6%
Black / African / Caribbean3.3%
Other / Mixed9.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 29%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 505,000

5 sales · Mean £ 499,000

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

IG5 0BL has low crime rates — 23 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 offences77
Anti-social behaviour38
Vehicle crime24
Other theft14
Drugs8

school Local Schools

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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.3 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.3 km
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Caterham High School

Good991 pupils0.3 km
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Gilbert Colvin Primary School

Good410 pupils0.6 km
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Glade Primary School

Good442 pupils0.7 km
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Ilford County High School

Good1147 pupils1.0 km
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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Good45 pupils1.0 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 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
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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-op0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Unicorn Public House0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park2.5 km
  • Ilford3.5 km
  • Seven Kings3.8 km