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.
GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, IG8 8EE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH ROAD, IG8 8EE.
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37
£ 55,100 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Roding Primary School
Ray Lodge Primary School
St John's RC School (Essex)
West Hatch High School
Glade Primary School
Woodbridge High School
Caterham High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-op0.1 km
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
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
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gandhi Express0.2 km
- Ocean Delight0.2 km
- Chiqwell BBQ Meze0.5 km
- Kome0.2 km
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
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Postcode Profile: IG88EE · Data under Open Government Licence