Postcode IG8 7ER is located in a major urban area, within the Bridge ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Woodford Green area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodford Green is £78,810 per year. The nearest station is Woodford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Ray Park.
Woodford Green has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,907 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.
Woodford Green has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodford Green is £78,810 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from IG8 7ER.
Woodford Green near IG8 7ER has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Woodford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Woodford | Central | Walking directions to Woodford |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Roding Valley | Central | Walking directions to Roding Valley |
| 1 mi | 4 | South Woodford | Central | Walking directions to South Woodford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Ray Park | Large | Walking directions to Ray Park |
Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £560,000 (about £564 per square foot) in Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £992,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £672,500 | £566 |
| Detached | 6 | £653,750 | £599 |
| Terraced | 74 | £575,750 | £590 |
| Flats | 28 | £357,500 | £473 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £433,750 | £318,000 | £520,000 | £473,500 |
| 2017 | £677,500 | £348,000 | £540,000 | £499,998 |
| 2018 | £627,500 | £336,498 | £547,500 | £497,500 |
| 2019 | £1,117,500 | £315,000 | £570,000 | £490,000 |
| 2020 | £615,000 | £325,000 | £583,750 | £520,000 |
| 2021 | £580,000 | £355,500 | £575,500 | £515,000 |
| 2022 | £1,275,000 | £350,000 | £627,000 | £561,000 |
| 2023 | £1,087,500 | £311,500 | £550,000 | £541,250 |
| 2024 | £740,000 | £375,000 | £614,500 | £552,500 |
| 2025 | £686,250 | £370,000 | £630,000 | £565,000 |
| 2026 | £550,000 | £318,500 | £774,250 | £585,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £597 | £457 | £484 | £495 |
| 2017 | £453 | £468 | £471 | £499 |
| 2018 | £528 | £511 | £495 | £524 |
| 2019 | £588 | £472 | £500 | £488 |
| 2020 | £524 | £474 | £540 | £506 |
| 2021 | £545 | £500 | £556 | £533 |
| 2022 | £565 | £496 | £581 | £598 |
| 2023 | £597 | £528 | £562 | £574 |
| 2024 | £603 | £497 | £558 | £565 |
| 2025 | £581 | £469 | £583 | £594 |
| 2026 | £647 | £469 | £585 | £553 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG8 7ER.
In the IG8 7ER postcode area, located within Woodford Green, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG8 7ER
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 128 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8 7HZ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Foodpark | 68 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8 7QQ | Walking directions to Foodpark |
| 0.3 mi | J. K. News | 111 Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, IG8 0DY | Walking directions to J. K. News |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Snakes Lane West, Redbridge, IG8 0DY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 27-28 The Broadway, Woodford Green, IG8 0HQ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG8 7ER, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Adam Joiner
Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Josiah Moseley
Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Adams
Bridge - Elected 7 May 2026
Iain Duncan Smith
Chingford and Woodford Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG8 7ER records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IG8 7ER in Woodford Green is £560,000 (about £564 per square foot) based on 134 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to IG8 7ER, including Woodbridge High School (Outstanding), Ray Lodge Primary School (Outstanding) and Churchfields Infants' School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG8 7ER is Woodford in TfL zone 4, about 460 m away, serving the Central line.
IG8 7ER scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,907 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green covering IG8 7ER is Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adam Joiner (Conservative and Unionist Party), Josiah Moseley (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Stephen Adams (Conservative and Unionist Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.