Postcode IG7 5BU is located in a major urban area, within the Chigwell with Lambourne ward of Epping Forest in the East of England region, and forms part of the Chigwell area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chigwell is £74,240 per year. The nearest station is Chigwell located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Chigwell has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 27% least deprived areas in England.
Chigwell has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chigwell is £74,240 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 85 ft away from IG7 5BU.
Chigwell near IG7 5BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chigwell located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Chigwell | Central | Walking directions to Chigwell |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Roding Valley | Central | Walking directions to Roding Valley |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £610,000 in Chigwell with Lambourne area, with individual transactions ranging from £235,000 up to £2,800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £1,102,500 |
| Flats | 14 | £345,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £630,500 |
| Terraced | 15 | £500,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chigwell with Lambourne
In the IG7 5BU postcode area, located within Chigwell, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG7 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Metro | Chigwell Road, Epping Forest, IG8 8AU | Walking directions to Metro |
Annual council tax rates for Epping Forest district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.