Baddow Close is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 7JF is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Baddow Close, Woodford Green, IG8 7JF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 7JE, IG8 7PG, IG8 7JQ, IG8 7NZ, IG8 7PA, IG8 7PB, IG8 7JD, IG8 7NX, IG8 7JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG8 7JF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 48.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 7JF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 36.3% | 45% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 40.7% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44% | 44.8% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 37.6% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.5% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 20.8% | 17.2% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 8.9% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.7% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 13.8% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 42.8% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 9.0% |
| Other | 7.3% | 1.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.9% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 10.5% | 9.5% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.6% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 56.3% | 52.4% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -29.0% |
| Arab | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 66.3% | 64.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 11.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.3% | -2.0% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 64% | 64.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 24.8% | 24.5% | 9.8% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 5.4% | -3.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.5% | 1.5% | -20.0% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 3.1% | 13.5% | -10.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.9% | 37.2% | -7.3% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Baddow Close was 81.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Baddow Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 296th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Baddow Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-01 | £242,954 |
| 125 Baddow Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2020-03-10 | £264,080 |
| 103 Baddow Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2019-07-30 | £287,517 |
| 87 Baddow Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2016-02-22 | £336,408 |
| 87 Baddow Close, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2005-08-19 | £177,993 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Hill Nursery School Woodbury Road , Walthamstow E17 9SB | 4out of 4 | 5,058 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 | 217 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Antony's Catholic Primary School Mornington Road , IG8 0TX | 3out of 4 | 1,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,632 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 2,342 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 | 4,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,426 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,124 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 | 1,237 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts Preparatory School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bancrofts School 611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF | - not rated | 1,796 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Park Cafe | James Leal Centre, Ray Park, Snakes Lane East | 81 yd | |
| Mr Bistro | 5 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 444 yd | |
| Eatalian Takeaway | 536 Chigwell Road | 495 yd | |
| Phoeby's | 14 Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 502 yd | |
| Temple Indian Fusion | The Old Parcels Office, Jubilee Parade, Snakes Lane East | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 327 yd | |
| Woodford Bowling Club Limited | Kings Avenue | 665 yd | |
| Seasons Events and Catering | 15 The Broadway | 734 yd | |
| Uplands Social Club | Uplands Social Club, 2 Green Walk | 806 yd | |
| Bancroft Rugby Football Club | Bancroft Rugby Football Club, Buckhurst Way | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptown Jamaican Take Away | 130a Snakes Lane East | 245 yd | |
| Chariots Fish & Kebab | 4 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 444 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza Woodford Green | 1 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 444 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 2 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 444 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 3 Rex Parade, Snakes Lane East | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 27-28 The Broadway | 680 yd | |
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 796 yd | |
| Co-op | 686 Chigwell Road | 817 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 185 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 303 yd |
| Ashton Playing Fields CHIGWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 543 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,086 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.