Postcode Analysis Epping Forest, East of England

LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMES AVENUE, IG7 5LS.

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Population

442

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 55,900 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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6/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British51.9%
Asian / British Asian32.7%
Black / African / Caribbean8.8%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences130
Anti-social behaviour89
Shoplifting80
Vehicle crime49
Criminal damage and arson30

school Local Schools

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Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery

Good168 pupils0.3 km
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Limes Farm Junior School

Good155 pupils0.3 km
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New Rush Hall School

Outstanding67 pupils0.6 km
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Fairlop Primary School

Good711 pupils0.8 km
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Manford Primary School

Good440 pupils1.2 km
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Clore Tikva School

Good409 pupils1.4 km
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King Solomon High School

Requires Improvement1053 pupils1.4 km
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Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School

Good249 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Londis Supermarket0.2 km
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
fastfood

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
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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