IG7 5JF is a safe, established residential area on Grange Crescent, 0.4km from Grange Hill in Chigwell. Administratively it sits within Grange Hill ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG7, IG7 5JF offers a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% 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 Epping Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £749k, up 3.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 5JF are sourced from Output Area E00110552 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GRANGE CRESCENT, IG7 5JF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRANGE CRESCENT, IG7 5JF.
469
40
£ 55,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG7 5JF 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IG7 5JF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £749k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £749k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 3.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG7 5JF. The average age is 39.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 835,000
6 sales · Mean £ 932,500
Detached
£ 534,500
2 sales · Mean £ 534,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 5JF has low crime rates — 35 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.
school Local Schools
Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Manford Primary School
Wells Park School
New Rush Hall School
John Bramston Primary School
Fairlop Primary School
Coppice Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Manor Supermarket0.3 km
- Shell Chigwell0.8 km
- A Star Food Store Ltd1.0 km
- Nisa Chigwell0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Chunky Panda0.3 km
- Indian Ocean0.3 km
- Maibels0.3 km
- Monsoon Restaurant1.0 km
- Hainault Supermarket0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Londis Supermarket0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Manor (Chinese Food Takeaway)0.3 km
- Chicken Nova0.7 km
- Manford House0.9 km
- Chigwell King Kebab & Pizza0.9 km
- Hainault BBQ0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hainault Forest Community Centre0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park3.9 km
- Seven Kings5.2 km
- Goodmayes5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Grange Hill Underground Station0.3 km
- Grange Hill Underground Station0.3 km
- Copperfield0.3 km
- Grange Hill Underground Station0.3 km
- Grange Hill Underground0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG75JF · Data under Open Government Licence