IG8 0DH is a sought-after residential area on Snakes Lane, 0.4km from Woodford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Monkhams ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG8 0DH offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 48% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, up 16.8% year-on-year. 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 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00018852 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNAKES LANE, IG8 0DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNAKES LANE, IG8 0DH.
309
40
£ 66,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG8 0DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
IG8 0DH is an established family neighbourhood — 50% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. £412k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 16.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG8 0DH. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 375,000
7 sales · Mean £ 386,428
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG8 0DH has low crime rates — 31 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 County High School
Woodford Green Primary School
Woodbridge High School
Wells Primary School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Churchfields Junior School
Churchfields Infants' School
Trinity Catholic High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
19 nearby- Shepherds0.8 km
- Food Park0.6 km
- Jubilee News0.6 km
- NailsLaza0.5 km
- Snakes Lane Post Office0.7 km
- + 14 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Railway Tavern Public House0.8 km
- The Rose & Crown Public House0.5 km
- The Travellers Friend Public House0.9 km
- Woodford Bowling Club Limited0.5 km
- Seasons Events and Catering0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Cafe Royale Lin Cafe Woodford Ltd0.6 km
- Cafe23@lizziefiori0.4 km
- Costa0.4 km
- Featherbeats Studios0.5 km
- Lilys Place0.9 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Churchills Fish & Chips0.4 km
- Favourite Fried Chicken0.7 km
- Grill Hut Tasty Fried Chicken0.6 km
- Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- The Co-Operative food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park1.9 km
- Wood Street3.1 km
- Chingford3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
- Woodford Underground Station0.4 km
- Woodford Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG80DH · Data under Open Government Licence