Postcode IG8 8LY is located in a major urban area, within the Fullwell ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Woodford Bridge area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodford Bridge is £78,317 per year. The nearest station is Woodford, about 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Woodford Bridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,697 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.
Woodford Bridge has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Woodford Bridge is £78,317 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 265 ft away from IG8 8LY.
Woodford Bridge near IG8 8LY 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Woodford | Central | Walking directions to Woodford |
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £569,000 (about £477 per square foot) in Fullwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £131,250 up to £960,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £600,000 | £507 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £595,000 | £488 |
| Terraced | 24 | £575,000 | £461 |
| Flats | 16 | £307,500 | £487 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £585,000 | £250,000 | £455,000 | £449,500 |
| 2017 | £495,000 | £266,000 | £455,000 | £462,000 |
| 2018 | £516,000 | £275,000 | £477,500 | £475,000 |
| 2019 | £480,000 | £270,000 | £494,000 | £488,750 |
| 2020 | £523,000 | £260,000 | £488,000 | £460,000 |
| 2021 | £598,500 | £300,000 | £530,000 | £510,000 |
| 2022 | £585,000 | £287,500 | £550,000 | £545,000 |
| 2023 | £770,000 | £215,000 | £525,000 | £527,500 |
| 2024 | £642,500 | £267,500 | £536,500 | £543,750 |
| 2025 | £673,250 | £320,000 | £599,340 | £570,000 |
| 2026 | £527,500 | £235,000 | £520,000 | £535,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £431 | £357 | £425 | £417 |
| 2017 | £458 | £434 | £483 | £412 |
| 2018 | £435 | £483 | £470 | £404 |
| 2019 | £494 | £422 | £460 | £439 |
| 2020 | £413 | £402 | £450 | £480 |
| 2021 | £440 | £429 | £498 | £483 |
| 2022 | £570 | £485 | £530 | £516 |
| 2023 | £532 | £387 | £535 | £483 |
| 2024 | £519 | £334 | £493 | £502 |
| 2025 | £594 | £465 | £493 | £471 |
| 2026 | £422 | £420 | £505 | £455 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG8 8LY.
In the IG8 8LY postcode area, located within Woodford Bridge, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG8 8LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Redbridge, IG8 8PD | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Glades Food & Wine | 53 Atherton Road, Ilford, IG5 0PQ | Walking directions to Glades Food & Wine |
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 8LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Linda Anne Mullis
Fullwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Matthew Goddin
Fullwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Vibhu Taneja
Fullwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Wes Streeting
Ilford North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG8 8LY records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 8LY in Woodford Bridge is £569,000 (about £477 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to IG8 8LY, including Roding Primary School (Good), Glade Primary School (Good) and Ray Lodge Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG8 8LY is Woodford in TfL zone 4, about 1,460 m away, serving the Central line.
IG8 8LY scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,697 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG8 8LY is Wes Streeting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Linda Anne Mullis (Labour Party), Matthew Goddin (Labour Party) and Vibhu Taneja (Labour 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.