IG8 7QR is a sought-after residential area on Hillside Avenue, 0.5km from Woodford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Ilford North constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG8, IG8 7QR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 81% 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 — 40% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £717k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG8 7QR are sourced from Output Area E00018423 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLSIDE AVENUE, IG8 7QR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLSIDE AVENUE, IG8 7QR.
298
42
£ 61,300 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG8 7QR 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, IG8 7QR combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£717k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £717k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG8 7QR. The average age is 42.1. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 670,000
11 sales · Mean £ 626,863
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG8 7QR 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
Ray Lodge Primary School
Wells Primary School
Woodbridge High School
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Woodford Green Primary School
Trinity Catholic High School
Roding Primary School
Woodford County High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Fat Fish Fishmongers and Butcher0.4 km
- Peters Food Market (Londis)0.4 km
- K Fuel (Uk) Ltd0.5 km
- Shepherds0.3 km
- Belgique (Woodford) Ltd0.5 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Eatalian Takeaway0.9 km
- Mr Bistro0.3 km
- Shish0.4 km
- Ray Park Cafe0.5 km
- Temple Indian Fusion0.4 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Papa Johns0.5 km
- Thai Fiesta0.8 km
- Chiqwell BBQ Meze0.9 km
- Chariots Fish & Chips Ltd0.3 km
- Dominos Pizza Woodford Green0.3 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Roding Valley Hall0.9 km
- Seasons Events and Catering0.5 km
- Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club0.9 km
- Bancroft Rugby Football Club0.8 km
- The Railway Tavern Public House0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- The Co-Operative food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Highams Park2.7 km
- Chingford3.2 km
- Wood Street3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: IG87QR · Data under Open Government Licence