Postcode insights

IG8 9AQ

Horn Lane

Churchfields

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Detailed insights for IG8 9AQ

Overview

Postcode IG8 9AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Churchfields ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Woodford Wells area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Woodford Wells is £92,612 per year. The nearest station is Woodford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Green.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
43.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

Woodford Wells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,971 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Woodford Wells has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.3%

Approximately 43.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Woodford Wells is £92,612 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 315 ft away from IG8 9AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodford Wells near IG8 9AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Woodford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG8 9AQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Woodford

Central

Walking directions to Woodford
0.8 mi

4

South Woodford

Central

Walking directions to South Woodford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG8 9AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miThe GreenLargeWalking directions to The Green
0.5 miElmhurst GardensMediumWalking directions to Elmhurst Gardens
0.3 miChurchfieldsSmallWalking directions to Churchfields

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
14,764.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.6(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.93(-63%)
Vehicle crime
8.36(-11%)
Burglary
3.66(-33%)
Robbery
3.13(-12%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
134
42.68%
Caribbean
65
20.7%
Other White
27
8.6%
Other Asian
16
5.1%
Indian
15
4.78%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
34.83%
No qualifications
48
17.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
16.48%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
10.11%
Total 16+ residents: 267

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
68
41.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
49
29.88%
Owns with a mortgage
22
13.41%
Owns outright
20
12.2%
Social rents from council
3
1.83%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Churchfields

Median price£595,000
Price per sq ft£575
Sales (last 12 months)145
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £765K

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £595,000 (about £575 per square foot) in Churchfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £1,850,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Churchfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached32£784,000£620
Terraced52£690,000£595
Detached4£648,500£624
Flats57£325,000£506

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Churchfields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Churchfields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£921,250£350,500£645,000£553,500
2017£800,000£328,000£740,000£599,685
2018£635,000£325,000£702,063£605,000
2019£700,000£320,000£690,000£525,000
2020£645,375£320,000£700,600£612,500
2021£785,000£330,000£728,000£641,250
2022£860,000£325,000£875,000£710,000
2023£757,500£340,000£720,000£680,000
2024£850,000£337,500£850,000£695,250
2025£863,750£325,000£855,000£720,000
2026£610,000£325,000£765,000£660,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Churchfields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Churchfields.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£411£579£560£479
2017£527£534£510£531
2018£560£498£503£526
2019£463£485£516£502
2020£537£507£525£511
2021£533£575£554£535
2022£607£534£600£557
2023£613£541£593£597
2024£520£491£574£598
2025£569£510£613£594
2026£456£508£605£614
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Churchfields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Churchfields in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG8 9AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG8 9AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 202519, Blenheim Court, 72, Horn Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 9AQFlatsLeasehold£229,000
11 Jul 20255, Trevor Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9AJTerracedFreehold£900,000
06 May 202662, Ingatestone Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9ALTerracedFreehold£874,500
03 Nov 202534, Ingatestone Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9ALTerracedFreehold£755,500
30 Jun 20258, Ingatestone Road, Woodford Green, IG8 9ALTerracedFreehold£610,000

Schools

In the IG8 9AQ postcode area, located within Woodford Wells, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG8 9AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryWoodbridge High SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miNot applicableWoodford Green Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryChurchfields Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG8 9AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG8 9AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miToms Convenience StoreShenfield Road, Redbridge, IG8 9ASWalking directions to Toms Convenience Store
0.3 miCo-op FoodSnakes Lane West, Redbridge, IG8 0DYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miJ. K. News111 Snakes Lane West, Woodford Green, IG8 0DYWalking directions to J. K. News
0.4 miSainsbury's Local27-28 The Broadway, Woodford Green, IG8 0HQWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.4 miFoodpark68 Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, IG8 7QQWalking directions to Foodpark

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district (2025-26).

Band A£1,460
Band B£1,703
Band C£1,946
Band D£2,190
Band E£2,676
Band F£3,163
Band G£3,649
Band H£4,379

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IG8 9AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Guy Owen Mansfield Williams

Churchfields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Judith Anne Naomi Garfield

Churchfields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lloyd Jacob Duddridge

Churchfields - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Iain Duncan Smith

Chingford and Woodford Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyChingford and Woodford GreenE14001167
WardChurchfieldsE05011238
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woodford WellsE02000751
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 001GE01003750
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG8 9AQ

Is IG8 9AQ (Woodford Wells) safe?

The area around IG8 9AQ records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near IG8 9AQ?

The median sale price around IG8 9AQ in Woodford Wells is £595,000 (about £575 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG8 9AQ?

There are 16 schools close to IG8 9AQ, including Woodbridge High School (Outstanding), Woodford Green Preparatory School and Churchfields Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG8 9AQ?

The closest station to IG8 9AQ is Woodford in TfL zone 4, about 580 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG8 9AQ?

IG8 9AQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,971 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG8 9AQ (Woodford Wells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green covering IG8 9AQ is Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Guy Owen Mansfield Williams (Labour Party), Judith Anne Naomi Garfield (Labour Party) and Lloyd Jacob Duddridge (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.