Navestock Crescent is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7BG is located in the Churchfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, IG8 7BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7BF, IG8 7BH, IG8 7BQ, IG8 0AG, IG8 7JS, IG8 7BE, IG8 7JT, IG8 7BD, IG8 7LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 7BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 54.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 43.7% | 45.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 7BG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 32.1% | 45.5% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 39.4% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.7% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 48.7% | 55.8% | 7.1% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 29% | -9.7% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 9.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.2% | 23.5% | 5.3% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 3.3% | -13.3% | 9.6% | -6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 14.6% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 18.8% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 32.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 15% | 4.2% | -10.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.8% 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 | 7.9% | 13% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 11.9% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 2.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 25.2% | 12.3% | -12.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 5.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| White | 38.7% | 35.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -45.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 53.9% 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 | 60.6% | 53.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -29.3% |
| European Union | 7% | 18.3% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 12.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 7.9% | 2.8% | -5.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 13.2% | 10.4% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 7.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.9% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.6% | 54.1% | -5.5% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 31% | 30.3% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 5.7% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 2.2% | -24.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.5% | 76.7% | -11.2% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 7.3% | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.7% | 37.2% | -25.5% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Navestock Crescent was 186.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 214.6% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Navestock Crescent has the 8th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 88th highest crime rate of 746 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 284 Elizabeth Court Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2016-10-14 | £206,398 |
| Flat 341 Elizabeth Court Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2009-10-30 | £130,573 |
| Flat 305 Elizabeth Court Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2005-04-06 | £153,800 |
| Flat 305 Elizabeth Court Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2001-08-06 | £163,934 |
| Flat 305 Elizabeth Court Navestock Crescent, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £43,250 | 2001-06-04 | £135,757 |
IG8 7BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% 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.
IG8 7BG 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 7BG 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 | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 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 | 4,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 5,002 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Lodge Junior School Snakes Lane , IG8 7JQ | - not rated | 672 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Infants' School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | - not rated | 672 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | - not rated | 750 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 3out of 4 | 1,772 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | 3out of 4 | 2,084 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beal High School Woodford Bridge Road , IG4 5LP | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 4,461 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 5,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School 12 Churchfields , E18 2QZ | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Finnish Primary School London 8 Northview Drive , IG8 8QJ | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lilyvale C/O TulipCare , 19-20 Bourne Court IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,302 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stradbroke 133 Stradbroke Grove , Ilford IG5 0DL | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eatalian Takeaway | 536 Chigwell Road | 630 yd | |
| Ray Park Cafe | James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East | 752 yd | |
| Temple Indian Fusion | The Old Parcels Office, Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 805 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 805 yd | |
| Mr Bistro | 5 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 786 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 792 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 941 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 1,052 yd | |
| Wanstead Rugby Club | Wanstead Rugby Club, Roding Lane North | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombay Spice | 345 Chigwell Road | 251 yd | |
| Phoenix House | 347 Chigwell Road | 251 yd | |
| Chiqwell BBQ | 526 Chigwell Road | 630 yd | |
| Uptown Jamaican Take Away | 130a Snakes Lane East | 755 yd | |
| Molos Coffee | 5a Jubilee Market, St Barnabas Road | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 896 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 510 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Titanium Gym RAVEN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 840 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 873 yd |
| South Woodford Cricket And Sports Ground Highfield Road | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 948 yd |
| Ashton Playing Fields CHIGWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 962 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 | 123 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.