Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LONGWOOD GARDENS, IG5 0ER House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

396

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 58,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG5 0ER represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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Area Character

IG5 0ER is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 36% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.7% year-on-year.

home £280,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG5 0ER is a sought-after residential area on Longwood Gardens, 0.6km from Mossford Green in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.

IG5 0ER is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 21.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG5 0ER are sourced from Output Area E00018393 (shared with 4 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 0ER. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.5%
Asian / British Asian44.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.7%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 285,000

7 sales · Mean £ 276,142

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

IG5 0ER has low crime rates — 35 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.

Shoplifting82
Violence and sexual offences75
Anti-social behaviour54
Vehicle crime21
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.5 km
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Parkhill Infants' School

Outstanding389 pupils0.6 km
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Parkhill Junior School

Good442 pupils0.6 km
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Ilford County High School

Good1147 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.7 km
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Mossford Green Primary School

Good446 pupils0.7 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.8 km
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Gilbert Colvin Primary School

Good410 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Rey0.8 km
  • Era Food0.5 km
  • Jay Dee Newsagent0.8 km
  • Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.7 km
  • The Bakeonomist Ltd0.6 km
  • + 23 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Abigails Cafe0.8 km
  • Selva Mahal - Sakthi Takeaway0.9 km
  • Cafe 178 / Tosaka sushi0.1 km
  • Marinos Cafe0.7 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Dragon House0.8 km
  • Eden Peri Peri0.5 km
  • Phuket0.8 km
  • Tina’s Kitchen0.8 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Co-op0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Chequers Public House0.7 km
  • King George V Public House0.9 km
  • Unicorn Public House0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park1.8 km
  • Seven Kings3.1 km
  • Ilford3.1 km