Postcode IG8 9DU is located in a major urban area, within the Churchfields ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the South Woodford High Road area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in South Woodford High Road is £86,718 per year. The nearest station is Woodford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is The Green.
South Woodford High Road has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,058 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.
South Woodford High Road has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in South Woodford High Road is £86,718 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 116 ft away from IG8 9DU.
South Woodford High Road near IG8 9DU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Woodford | Central | Walking directions to Woodford |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Highams Park | Overground | Walking directions to Highams Park |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | South Woodford | Central | Walking directions to South Woodford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Green | Large | Walking directions to The Green |
| 0.5 mi | Churchfields | Small | Walking directions to Churchfields |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £784,000 | £620 |
| Terraced | 52 | £690,000 | £595 |
| Detached | 4 | £648,500 | £624 |
| Flats | 57 | £325,000 | £506 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG8 9DU.
In the IG8 9DU postcode area, located within South Woodford High Road, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG8 9DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 253-269 High Road, Woodford, Woodford Green, IG8 9FB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Woody Food & Wine | 135 High Road, London, E18 2PA | Walking directions to Woody 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 9DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Guy Owen Mansfield Williams
Churchfields - Elected 7 May 2026
Judith Anne Naomi Garfield
Churchfields - Elected 7 May 2026
Lloyd Jacob Duddridge
Churchfields - Elected 7 May 2026
Iain Duncan Smith
Chingford and Woodford Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG8 9DU records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around IG8 9DU in South Woodford High Road is £595,000 (about £575 per square foot) based on 145 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to IG8 9DU, including St Aubyn's School, Woodford County High School (Good) and Oakhill Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG8 9DU is Woodford in TfL zone 4, about 1,289 m away, serving the Central line.
IG8 9DU scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,058 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 9DU 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).
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.