IG8 0BW is a sought-after residential area on Elrington Road, 0.5km from Woodford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Monkhams ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG8, IG8 0BW offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% 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 — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £715k. 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 IG8 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00018848 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELRINGTON ROAD, IG8 0BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELRINGTON ROAD, IG8 0BW.
417
50
£ 66,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG8 0BW 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.
Area Character
IG8 0BW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £715k, 94% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG8 0BW. The average age is 49.7. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 717,000
3 sales · Mean £ 717,333
Detached
£ 680,000
2 sales · Mean £ 680,000
Semi-Detached
£ 710,000
1 sales · Mean £ 710,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG8 0BW has low crime rates — 23 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
Woodford Green Primary School
Wells Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Woodford County High School
Trinity Catholic High School
Woodbridge High School
Ray Lodge Primary School
Churchfields Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Shepherds0.8 km
- The Broadway Fish House0.5 km
- Woodford Newsagents.0.5 km
- Fat Fish Fishmongers and Butcher0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Woodford Rugby Football Club0.9 km
- The Railway Tavern Public House0.8 km
- The Rose & Crown Public House0.4 km
- The Travellers Friend Public House0.6 km
- Woodford Bowling Club Limited0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Bread and Marmalade Cafe0.5 km
- Rosso Restaurant0.5 km
- The Broadway0.6 km
- Mr Bistro0.7 km
- Shish0.5 km
- + 21 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-Operative food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Churchills Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Favourite Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Grill Hut Tasty Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park1.9 km
- Chingford2.9 km
- Wood Street3.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG80BW · Data under Open Government Licence