Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

BANCROFT AVENUE, IG9 5JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANCROFT AVENUE, IG9 5JW.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 66,600 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG9 5JW 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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Area Character

IG9 5JW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 82% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

home £1,032,500 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG9 5JW is a sought-after residential area on Bancroft Avenue, 0.6km from Woodford Wells in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Monkhams ward and the Chingford and Woodford Green constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG9, IG9 5JW offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% 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 — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 IG9 5JW are sourced from Output Area E00018830 (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 IG9 5JW. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British62.7%
Asian / British Asian27.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Detached

£ 1,032,500

2 sales · Mean £ 1,032,500

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

IG9 5JW has low crime rates — 20 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 offences31
Vehicle crime20
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill

Good410 pupils0.8 km
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity Catholic High School

Outstanding1628 pupils0.9 km
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Wells Primary School

Outstanding348 pupils0.9 km
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Heathcote School & Science College

Good1077 pupils1.1 km
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Whitehall Primary School

Good452 pupils1.1 km
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Woodford Green Primary School

Good229 pupils1.3 km
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Longshaw Primary Academy

Requires Improvement295 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Buckhurst Hill Convenience Store &0.8 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Store0.9 km
  • KGN Training LTD0.8 km
  • Shell Buckhurst Hill0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Premier Inn0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bedford House Community Association1.0 km
  • St Johns Centenary Hall0.8 km
  • The Queen Elizabeth0.9 km
  • Buckhurst Hill Bowling & Lawn Tennis0.7 km
  • Saint James United Reformed Church0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Gosht0.8 km
  • Locanda Da Luigi0.7 km
  • Tandoor at The Chambers0.7 km
  • Toby Carvery0.3 km
  • Nannie Annie's Daycare0.9 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Shikha Indian Takeaway0.7 km
  • My Spice Kitchen0.8 km
  • Slice of Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chingford1.6 km
  • Highams Park2.5 km
  • Wood Street4.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Stag Lane0.4 km
  • Stag Lane0.5 km