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IG9 5JZ

Oakland Place

Monkhams

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Overview

Postcode IG9 5JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Monkhams ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Woodford Wells area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% 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 Buckhurst Hill, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

1/10

Woodford Wells has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,576 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Woodford Wells has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 276 ft away from IG9 5JZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Woodford Wells near IG9 5JZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Buckhurst Hill located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG9 5JZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

5

Buckhurst Hill

Central

Walking directions to Buckhurst Hill
0.9 mi

5

Chingford

Overground

Walking directions to Chingford
0.9 mi

4

Roding Valley

Central

Walking directions to Roding Valley

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
2,844.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.58(-40%)
Vehicle crime
17.21(+84%)
Burglary
4.82(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.13(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.44(-87%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
176
69.57%
African
15
5.93%
Indian
13
5.14%
Other White
12
4.74%
Other
10
3.95%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
37.14%
No qualifications
43
20.48%
Level 3 (A level)
35
16.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
9.05%
Total 16+ residents: 210

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
56.14%
Owns with a mortgage
34
29.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.53%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.75%
Social rents from council
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Monkhams

Median price£828,750
Price per sq ft£592
Sales (last 12 months)74
Typical range (middle 50%)£446K – £1.2M

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £828,750 (about £592 per square foot) in Monkhams area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Monkhams over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£1,225,000£671
Semi-Detached17£1,060,000£655
Terraced14£622,500£575
Flats20£361,375£508

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Monkhams

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monkhams.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£930,000£337,000£665,000£492,500
2017£1,007,500£400,000£850,000£500,000
2018£1,047,500£350,000£817,500£600,000
2019£995,000£345,000£890,000£518,750
2020£1,031,000£383,750£840,000£585,750
2021£1,258,750£361,825£890,000£535,000
2022£1,114,000£375,000£877,500£585,932
2023£1,320,000£380,000£997,500£550,000
2024£1,200,000£380,000£915,000£550,000
2025£1,240,000£386,250£1,040,000£597,500
2026£975,000£309,000£843,250£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Monkhams.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monkhams.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£524£473£519£451
2017£521£516£526£511
2018£560£485£565£505
2019£558£466£575£518
2020£589£459£556£538
2021£599£491£597£521
2022£633£504£632£588
2023£681£510£657£555
2024£651£487£646£562
2025£689£488£645£535
2026£600£529£582£650
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Monkhams.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG9 5JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG9 5JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Dec 202514, Oakland Place, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5JZDetachedFreehold£1,070,000
08 Dec 202542, Whitehall Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5JGSemi-DetachedFreehold£1,060,000
15 Aug 202537, Whitehall Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5JGDetachedFreehold£1,150,000
06 Nov 20254, Hurstcombe, Whitehall Lane, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5JDFlatsLeasehold£370,000
05 Sept 2025Flat 6, Forest Heights, Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5TEFlatsLeasehold£950,000

Schools

In the IG9 5JZ postcode area, located within Woodford Wells, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG9 5JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableBancroft's SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableBancroft's Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableDaiglen SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG9 5JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG9 5JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSelectChandos Close, Epping Forest, IG9 5HPWalking directions to Select
0.5 miBuckhurst Hill StoreGladstone Road, Epping Forest, IG9 5SNWalking directions to Buckhurst Hill Store

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 IG9 5JZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Clark Edward Vasey

Monkhams - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Joel Anthony Herga

Monkhams - Elected 7 May 2026

Conservative

Member of parliament

Iain Duncan Smith

Chingford and Woodford Green - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyChingford and Woodford GreenE14001167
WardMonkhamsE05011249
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Woodford WellsE02000751
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 001AE01003744
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1995-12-01

Frequently asked questions about IG9 5JZ

Is IG9 5JZ (Woodford Wells) safe?

The area around IG9 5JZ records about 50 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 IG9 5JZ?

The median sale price around IG9 5JZ in Woodford Wells is £828,750 (about £592 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG9 5JZ?

There are 14 schools close to IG9 5JZ, including Bancroft's School, Bancroft's Preparatory School and Daiglen School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG9 5JZ?

The closest station to IG9 5JZ is Buckhurst Hill in TfL zone 5, about 1,398 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG9 5JZ?

IG9 5JZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,576 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG9 5JZ (Woodford Wells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chingford and Woodford Green covering IG9 5JZ is Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Clark Edward Vasey (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Joel Anthony Herga (Conservative and Unionist 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.