Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

SUNSET AVENUE, IG8 0TQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SUNSET AVENUE, IG8 0TQ.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 66,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG8 0TQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Average age 56, 76% owned. IG8 0TQ is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £550k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

IG8 0TQ is a sought-after residential area on Sunset Avenue, 0.5km from Woodford Side in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Monkhams ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.

For serious buyers, IG8 0TQ is a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k. 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 0TQ are sourced from Output Area E00018838 (shared with 8 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 0TQ. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.2%
Asian / British Asian9.2%
Black / African / Caribbean4.8%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 530,000

5 sales · Mean £ 528,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IG8 0TQ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour25
Violence and sexual offences24
Vehicle crime12
Other theft11
Burglary7

school Local Schools

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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils0.1 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.3 km
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Woodford Green Primary School

Good229 pupils0.4 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils0.5 km
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Woodford County High School

Good1239 pupils1.0 km
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Longshaw Primary Academy

Requires Improvement295 pupils1.1 km
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Heathcote School & Science College

Good1077 pupils1.2 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Good452 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Dove1.0 km
  • The Rose & Crown Public House0.7 km
  • The Travellers Friend Public House0.4 km
  • Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club0.6 km
  • The Horse & Well Public House0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • NailsLaza0.7 km
  • Co Operative Food1.0 km
  • Londis0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd0.7 km
  • W D Chapman0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

15 nearby
  • Featherbeats Studios0.7 km
  • Lilys Place0.4 km
  • Mezze Restaurant0.8 km
  • Pizzeria Belsit0.7 km
  • Prezzo Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 10 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Churchills Fish & Chips0.8 km
  • Mr Chans Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Harry's Fish'n'Chips1.0 km
  • Oriental Chef1.0 km
  • Royal Ribs1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park1.6 km
  • Chingford2.1 km
  • Wood Street3.5 km