Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, IG8 8EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, IG8 8EE.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG8 8EE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

IG8 8EE has a highly multicultural community character — 46% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 42.4% year-on-year.

home £384,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG8 8EE is a safe, established residential area on Gainsborough Road, 0.3km from Woodford Bridge in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Bridge ward and the Ilford North constituency.

For families considering a move, IG8 8EE represents 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £384k, up 42.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG8 8EE are sourced from Output Area E00018435 (shared with 10 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 8EE. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.1%
Asian / British Asian24.2%
Black / African / Caribbean11.8%
Other / Mixed10.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 470,000

4 sales · Mean £ 474,500

Semi-Detached

£ 330,000

2 sales · Mean £ 330,000

Flat

£ 320,000

1 sales · Mean £ 320,000

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

IG8 8EE has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences50
Vehicle crime44
Anti-social behaviour35
Other theft8
Public order8

school Local Schools

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Roding Primary School

Good431 pupils0.3 km
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Ray Lodge Primary School

Outstanding672 pupils0.6 km
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St John's RC School (Essex)

Good99 pupils0.9 km
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West Hatch High School

Good1396 pupils1.0 km
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Glade Primary School

Good442 pupils1.4 km
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Woodbridge High School

Good1879 pupils1.5 km
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Caterham High School

Good991 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Gandhi Tandoori0.2 km
  • Melin Restaurant0.2 km
  • Mi Cha0.2 km
  • Pepe Piri Piri0.1 km
  • TZ Peri-Peri0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Railway Tavern Public House1.0 km
  • The Three Jolly Wheelers0.5 km
  • Uplands Social Club0.1 km
  • The Crown & Crooked Billet P H0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Bridge Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Esso Woodford Bridge0.8 km
  • Peters Food Market (Londis)0.9 km
  • Syed Brothers0.1 km
  • Chigwell Food & Wine0.1 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Gandhi Express0.2 km
  • Ocean Delight0.2 km
  • Chiqwell BBQ Meze0.5 km
  • Kome0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • London Chigwell Hotel Signature Collection by Best Western0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Highams Park3.7 km
  • Newbury Park4.3 km
  • Chingford4.3 km