IG7 5LS is a sought-after residential area on Limes Avenue, 0.4km from Grange Hill in Chigwell. Administratively it sits within Grange Hill ward and the Epping Forest constituency.
For serious buyers, IG7 5LS is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% 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 — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Epping Forest.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £463k, up 15.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG7 5LS are sourced from Output Area E00110566 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5LS.
442
36
£ 55,900 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG7 5LS 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG7 5LS combines high owner-occupation (65%), strong property values (£463k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 15.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG7 5LS. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 386,500
8 sales · Mean £ 399,187
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG7 5LS has low crime rates — 49 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 Infant School and Nursery
Limes Farm Junior School
New Rush Hall School
Fairlop Primary School
Manford Primary School
Clore Tikva School
King Solomon High School
Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Delicacy0.8 km
- Manor Supermarket0.9 km
- Shell Chigwell0.6 km
- A Star Food Store Ltd0.4 km
- Sellan Food and Wine0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Gourmet Shiish0.8 km
- Chunky Panda0.9 km
- Indian Ocean0.9 km
- Maibels0.9 km
- Cafe Ila0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Londis Supermarket0.2 km
- Co-op0.4 km
- Lidl0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Manor (Chinese Food Takeaway)0.8 km
- Charcoal Grill0.6 km
- Cherry Land Patisserie0.4 km
- Chicken Nova0.7 km
- Oriental Kitchen0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Bealonians Football Club0.9 km
- The Old Maypole Public House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park3.4 km
- Seven Kings4.7 km
- Goodmayes4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Limes Avenue South0.1 km
- Westmede0.1 km
- Westmede0.1 km
- Murtwell Dr0.2 km
- Clayside0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG75LS · Data under Open Government Licence