Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

ABBOTSWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ABBOTSWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0BQ.

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Population

424

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 60,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG5 0BQ 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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5/10
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10/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

IG5 0BQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £620k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £620k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.

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

IG5 0BQ is a sought-after residential area on Abbotswood Gardens, 0.2km from Clayhall in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Clayhall ward and the Ilford North constituency.

For serious buyers, IG5 0BQ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 92% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k, up 9.3% year-on-year. 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 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00018522 (shared with 7 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 0BQ. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.8%
Asian / British Asian69.5%
Black / African / Caribbean5.4%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 620,000

4 sales · Mean £ 593,750

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

IG5 0BQ has low crime rates — 14 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 offences46
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime14
Other theft11
Criminal damage and arson6

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 pupils0.7 km
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Beacon Business Innovation Hub

Good45 pupils0.7 km
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Beal High School

Good2688 pupils0.7 km
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Glade Primary School

Good442 pupils0.9 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils1.0 km
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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.7 km
  • Londis Supermarket0.7 km
  • Khuraaki1.0 km
  • Maria & Simona sweets ltd1.0 km
  • Longwood Parade Post Office0.6 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Cafe at No 40.9 km
  • Chandra Express Takeaway1.0 km
  • Zamana1.0 km
  • Zing0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New World Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Clayhall Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Jilani Grill & Curry0.9 km
  • Jilani Chicken & Chips0.9 km
  • Golden Anchor0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Unicorn Public House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park2.3 km
  • Ilford3.1 km
  • Seven Kings3.5 km