Living in IG8, Redbridge
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IG8 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 IG8
101 recorded home sales on the streets around central IG8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £640,000 and a range from £100,000 to £2,075,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223 PROSPECT ROAD, IG8 7NF | terraced | £723,000 | 2026-04-21 |
| 7 ASHDON CLOSE, IG8 0EF | terraced | £690,000 | 2026-03-12 |
| 17 WEST GROVE, IG8 7NS | terraced | £545,000 | 2026-03-05 |
| 88 PROSPECT ROAD, IG8 7ND | terraced | £555,000 | 2026-02-06 |
| 229 PROSPECT ROAD, IG8 7NF | terraced | £690,000 | 2026-01-29 |
| 77 TAMAR SQUARE, IG8 0EB | flat-maisonette | £140,000 | 2026-01-19 |
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
75 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 0.6 mi |
| Churchfields Infants' School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.9 mi |
| Selwyn Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Fullwood Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Valentines High School | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.7 mi |
| Woodford County High School | Secondary | Good | 0.8 mi |
41 state primary and 16 state secondary schools within range, plus 12 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
12 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Avon House Preparatory School, Bancroft's Preparatory School, Bancroft's School, Beehive Preparatory School, Daiglen School, Forest School and others.
All 12 fee-paying schools near IG8, 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 | 29.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.9% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.6% |
| Skilled trades | 7.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
195 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IG8 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Redbridge's figures.
Common questions about IG8
What is the average house price in IG8?
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 IG8?
Prices in Redbridge are up 3.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IG8?
The median of 101 recorded sales around central IG8 in the last 2 years is £640,000, ranging from £100,000 to £2,075,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IG8?
75 schools sit within 3 miles of central IG8, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IG8?
195 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IG8 at risk of flooding?
Central IG8 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 IG8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £640,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 195 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IG8 safe?
195 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IG8 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
Weighing two up? IG8 or IG9, IG8 or E18, IG8 or IG5.
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