Croft Lodge Close is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 0DU is located in the Monkhams electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Croft Lodge Close, Woodford Green, IG8 0DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 0HD, IG8 0EF, IG8 0EN, IG8 0HA, IG8 0DG, IG8 0EZ, IG8 0HB, IG8 0DF, IG8 0DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 0DU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG8 0DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 49.6% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 11.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.3% | 32.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 1.8% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 9.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 55.5% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 28.9% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 14% | 9.5% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around IG8 0DU this area, 6.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 6.5% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 6.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 56.5% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 22.7% |
| Other | 12.9% | 3.3% | -9.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 70.4% | 63.2% | -7.2% | 81.4% | -18.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 55.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.1% | 55.8% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.3% | 7.5% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 6.7% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 4.3% | -5.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11% | 13% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.8% | 55.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -27.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 25% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 15.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 9.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 14% | 6.3% | -7.7% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.6% | 4% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 8.6% | 0.9% | 7.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.3% | 13.5% | -11.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croft Lodge Close was 72.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% higher than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Croft Lodge Close has the 25th highest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 332nd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Croft Lodge Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-08-08 | £389,212 |
| 9 Croft Lodge Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-04-28 | £384,735 |
| 6 Croft Lodge Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-01-27 | £365,560 |
| 24 Croft Lodge Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-09-02 | £383,403 |
| 11 Croft Lodge Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-10-15 | £418,039 |
IG8 0DU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in IG8 0DU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 30 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 4,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 840 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,993 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,610 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,646 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 329 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 803 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe | 117 Snakes Lane West | 152 yd | |
| The Sushi Co | 2 The Broadway | 170 yd | |
| Rosso Restaurant | 1 The Broadway | 174 yd | |
| Costa | 5 The Broadway | 174 yd | |
| Cafe23@lizziefiori | 23 The Broadway | 214 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 174 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 332 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 583 yd | |
| The Rose & Crown Public House | 31 Mill Lane | 790 yd | |
| Woodford Wells Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club | Monkhams Lane | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kauffie Company Ltd | 8 The Broadway | 174 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 3 The Broadway | 174 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 330 yd | |
| The Beigel Barista | 2 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 387 yd | |
| Mystic Grillers | 4 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 152 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 229 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 432 yd | |
| Woodford Golf Club SUNSET AVENUE | golf | 838 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 862 yd |
| The Woodford Wells Club MONKHAMS LANE | grass pitches, squash courts, tennis courts | 870 yd |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Lower Site) SYDNEY ROAD | 944 yd | |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.