IG8 0DX is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Woodford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Monkhams ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0DX are sourced from Output Area E00018849 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG8 0DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG8 0DX.
452
39
£ 66,600 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG8 0DX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
IG8 0DX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 37% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG8 0DX. The average age is 38.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG8 0DX has low crime rates — 25 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
Woodbridge High School
Ray Lodge Primary School
Woodford Green Primary School
Woodford County High School
Wells Primary School
Churchfields Junior School
Churchfields Infants' School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Food Park0.2 km
- Jubilee News0.3 km
- NailsLaza0.8 km
- Snakes Lane Post Office0.4 km
- The Broadway Fish House0.1 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Railway Tavern Public House0.4 km
- The Rose & Crown Public House0.8 km
- Woodford Bowling Club Limited0.3 km
- Seasons Events and Catering0.1 km
- Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Cafe Royale Lin Cafe Woodford Ltd0.2 km
- Cafe23@lizziefiori0.1 km
- Costa0.1 km
- Featherbeats Studios0.8 km
- Mezze Restaurant0.7 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Churchills Fish & Chips0.8 km
- Favourite Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Grill Hut Tasty Fried Chicken0.3 km
- Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- The Co-Operative food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park2.2 km
- Wood Street3.3 km
- Chingford3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Woodford Underground Station0.1 km
- Woodford Underground Station0.1 km
- Woodford Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IG80DX · Data under Open Government Licence