Living in IG5, Redbridge
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IG5 in Redbridge. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Redbridge: £495,977, up 3.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider London average is £553,870.
What actually sold around IG5
86 recorded home sales on the streets around central IG5 in the last 2 years, with a median of £585,000 and a range from £265,000 to £1,065,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 RUSHDEN GARDENS, IG5 0BW | terraced | £580,000 | 2026-06-15 |
| 37 STRAFFORD AVENUE, IG5 0TJ | semi-detached | £470,000 | 2026-04-24 |
| 64 HERENT DRIVE, IG5 0HG | semi-detached | £650,000 | 2026-03-16 |
| 68 MARLANDS ROAD, IG5 0JJ | terraced | £850,000 | 2026-03-02 |
| 23 DOVEDALE AVENUE, IG5 0QG | semi-detached | £475,000 | 2026-02-27 |
| 27 EVESHAM WAY, IG5 0EJ | terraced | £510,000 | 2026-02-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
89 schools within 3 miles , of which 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fullwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.8 mi |
| Valentines High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.1 mi |
| Woodbridge High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Churchfields Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Sheringham Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.6 mi |
| Parkhill Infants' School | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
53 state primary and 14 state secondary schools within range, plus 13 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
13 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Apex Primary School, Apex Secondary School for Boys, Apex Secondary School for Girls, Avon House Preparatory School, Bancroft's Preparatory School, Bancroft's School and others.
All 13 fee-paying schools near IG5, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 28.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 12.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.6% |
| Sales and customer service | 7.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
331 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IG5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Redbridge's figures.
Common questions about IG5
What is the average house price in IG5?
The average sold price in Redbridge is £495,977 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IG5?
Prices in Redbridge are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IG5?
The median of 86 recorded sales around central IG5 in the last 2 years is £585,000, ranging from £265,000 to £1,065,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IG5?
89 schools sit within 3 miles of central IG5, and 96% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IG5?
331 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG5 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IG5 at risk of flooding?
Central IG5 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IG5 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 96% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £585,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 331 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IG5 safe?
331 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG5 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
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