Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

ELRINGTON ROAD, IG8 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELRINGTON ROAD, IG8 0BW.

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Population

417

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 66,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British68.1%
Asian / British Asian22.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.3%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour37
Vehicle crime21
Other theft11
Burglary10

school Local Schools

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Woodford Green Primary School

Good229 pupils0.4 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils0.6 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.7 km
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Woodford County High School

Good1239 pupils0.7 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils0.8 km
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Woodbridge High School

Good1879 pupils1.1 km
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Ray Lodge Primary School

Outstanding672 pupils1.2 km
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Churchfields Junior School

Outstanding482 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • The Co-Operative food0.5 km
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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