Chigwell Road is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 8AD is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, IG8 8AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 8AA, IG8 8BU, IG8 8BF, IG8 8EP, IG8 8HU, IG8 8DN, IG8 8EH, IG8 8AF, IG8 8EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 8AD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 52.7% | 52.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.3% | 47.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 8AD, 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 | 44.2% | 45.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 32.3% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 3.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 13.6% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 49.8% | 49.6% | -0.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 30.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.7% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 21.6% | 14.1% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 13.2% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 15.5% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.3% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 32.7% | 2.8% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.2% | -3.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.3% 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 | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 76.3% | 72.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | -9.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 79.9% | 67.5% | -12.4% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 18.5% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 67.5% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 17% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 4.8% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.3% | 6.3% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chigwell Road was 113.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% higher than the Bridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chigwell Road has the 26th highest crime rate of 144 local areas in Bridge and the 187th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 612 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-07-31 | £432,154 |
| 612A Chigwell Road, Woodford Green, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2003-10-16 | £262,080 |
IG8 8AD area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 8AD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 5,456 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 | 430 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 522 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glade Primary School Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilbert Colvin Primary School Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Primary School Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP | 4out of 4 | 2,082 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hatch High School High Road , IG7 5BT | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 2,337 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 2,480 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 4,932 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,382 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 | 5,348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's RC School (Essex) Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 1,859 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stradbroke C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 2,057 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hatton School and Special Needs Centre Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU | 4out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Cha | 610 Chigwell Road | 15 yd | |
| TZ Peri-Peri | 644 Chigwell Road | 127 yd | |
| Pepe Piri Piri | 638 Chigwell Road | 127 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 688-690 Chigwell Road | 248 yd | |
| Gandhi Tandoori | 712 Chigwell Road | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Social Club | Uplands Social Club, 2 Green Walk | 167 yd | |
| The Three Jolly Wheelers | 735 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green | 696 yd | |
| The Crown & Crooked Billet P H | 13 Cross Road | 785 yd | |
| The Railway Tavern Public House | 126 Snakes Lane East | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kome | 606 Chigwell Road | 15 yd | |
| Ocean Delight | 620 Chigwell Road | 15 yd | |
| Gandhi Express | 710 Chigwell Road | 351 yd | |
| Chiqwell BBQ | 526 Chigwell Road | 357 yd | |
| Uptown Jamaican Take Away | 130a Snakes Lane East | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 686 Chigwell Road | 205 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashton Playing Fields CHIGWELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 104 yd |
| Ray Park RAY PARK RAY PARK SNAKES LANE EAST | grass pitches, tennis courts | 480 yd |
| Woodford Town Football Club (Closed) Snakes Lane East | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| South Woodford Cricket And Sports Ground Highfield Road | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Trinity Catholic High School (Whitbread Sports Ground) WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND WHITBREAD SPORTS GROUND DURHAM AVENUE | grass pitches | 983 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.