Navestock Crescent is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7AX is located in the Churchfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, IG8 7AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7AY, IG8 7AF, IG8 0AG, IG8 7AG, IG8 7BF, IG8 7BH, IG8 7BQ, IG8 7AZ, IG8 7BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG8 7AX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 48.3% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51.7% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 7AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.1% 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 | 40.1% | 48.1% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.4% | 39.2% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 47.5% | 50.8% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 30.7% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 14.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.7% | 22.8% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.8% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 10.8% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.9% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 35.8% | 16.5% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 10% | 3.5% | -6.5% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 11.9% | 11.4% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 6.2% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 17.5% | 18.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 15.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.7% | 3.9% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 38.7% | 36.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
In this area, 51.2% 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 | 61% | 51.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -32.0% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 13.2% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Africa | 15.9% | 13% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 10.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.2% | 14% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.7% | 51.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -31.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 34.8% | 32.9% | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 2.9% | -6.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.5% | 3.1% | -22.4% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.5% | 37.2% | -25.7% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 31.3% | 6.5% | 24.8% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Navestock Crescent was 188.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 197.8% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Navestock Crescent has the 7th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 81st highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-10-07 | £303,310 |
| 3 Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2017-03-24 | £300,592 |
| 1 Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2016-10-14 | £320,000 |
| 3 Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2008-01-10 | £265,263 |
| 4 Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2007-09-19 | £301,343 |
IG8 7AX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
IG8 7AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in IG8 7AX 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 52 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Junior School Oakdale Road , Redbridge E18 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 4out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Forest College Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB | - not rated | 3,717 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 3,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,313 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 | 1,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 1,440 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,614 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Indian Fusion | The Old Parcels Office, Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 721 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 721 yd | |
| Bread and Marmalade Cafe | 117 Snakes Lane West | 752 yd | |
| Cafe Royale BBQ | 78 Snakes Lane East | 762 yd | |
| Mr Bistro | 5 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 668 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 751 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 815 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 435 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 347 Chigwell Road | 435 yd | |
| Molos Coffee | 5a Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 689 yd | |
| Mystic Grillers | 4 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 710 yd | |
| The Beigel Barista | 2 Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 752 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 327 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 633 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 814 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 841 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| South Woodford Cricket And Sports Ground Highfield Road | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 151.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.