IG8 0DE is a safe, established residential area on Snakes Lane West, 0.5km from Woodford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Churchfields ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG8 0DE offers a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £431k, up 13.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG8 0DE are sourced from Output Area E00018851 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNAKES LANE WEST, IG8 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNAKES LANE WEST, IG8 0DE.
300
39
£ 66,600 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG8 0DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
IG8 0DE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £431k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 13.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG8 0DE. The average age is 39.2. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 379,995
3 sales · Mean £ 381,665
Terraced
£ 542,500
2 sales · Mean £ 542,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG8 0DE has low crime rates — 28 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
Woodford County High School
Wells Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Woodbridge High School
Trinity Catholic High School
Churchfields Junior School
Churchfields Infants' School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- The Broadway Fish House0.5 km
- Woodford Newsagents.0.5 km
- Fat Fish Fishmongers and Butcher0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.4 km
- Peters Food Market (Londis)1.0 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Woodford Rugby Football Club0.8 km
- Seasons Events and Catering0.5 km
- Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
- The Railway Tavern Public House0.9 km
- The Rose & Crown Public House0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Bread and Marmalade Cafe0.5 km
- Mohabir Ltd1.0 km
- Rosso Restaurant0.5 km
- The Broadway0.6 km
- Woodford BBQ0.9 km
- + 24 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- The Co-Operative food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Tonis Fish Bar1.0 km
- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- The Kauffie Company Ltd0.5 km
- Churchills Fish & Chips0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park1.8 km
- Chingford3.0 km
- Wood Street3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG80DE · Data under Open Government Licence