Ely Place is in Woodford Green and in Epping Forest district. IG8 8AG is located in the Grange Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epping Forest. This postcode has been in use since 1981-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ely Place, Woodford Green, IG8 8AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG7 5PE, IG7 5BX, IG7 5BY, IG7 5AF, IG8 8BA, IG7 5QW, IG7 5QN, IG7 5PF, IG7 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG8 8AG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.4% | 49.7% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.6% | 50.3% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG8 8AG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.8% | 27.9% | -2.9% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.4% | 58.9% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 14.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 6.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 56% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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.
In the area around IG8 8AG this area, 8.3% 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 43.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.5% | 8.3% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 13.2% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 12.5% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 17% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 43.1% | 12.6% | 33.8% | 9.3% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.1% 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 | 0.3% | 4% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 8% | 14.9% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 11.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 79.9% | 62.1% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -19.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 83.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 83.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.2% | 82.5% | -5.7% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 15.8% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 0.6% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 76.7% | 17.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.2% | 13.5% | -10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 9.8% | 1.7% | 8.1% |
| Jewish | 20.1% | 0.5% | 19.6% |
| Muslim | 6.6% | 6.5% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ely Place was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.7% lower than the Chigwell with Lambourne average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ely Place has the 12th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Chigwell with Lambourne and the 83rd lowest crime rate of 376 local areas in Epping Forest .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.8%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Ely Place, Woodford Green, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £710,000 | 2025-03-28 | £695,149 |
| 22 Ely Place, Woodford Green, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £795,000 | 2023-05-26 | £796,675 |
| 29 Ely Place, Woodford Green, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2022-03-04 | £662,232 |
| 36 Ely Place, Woodford Green, Essex Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £642,000 | 2020-11-06 | £695,795 |
| 4 Ely Place, Woodford Green, Essex Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2020-03-30 | £862,535 |
IG8 8AG 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 8AG 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Other | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Primary School Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ray Lodge Primary School Snakes Lane East , IG8 7JQ | 4out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Junior School Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP | 3out of 4 | 1,673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlop Primary School Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,679 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 | 370 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Caterham High School Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW | 2out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ilford County High School Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB | 4out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Kantor King Solomon High School Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB | 3out of 4 | 2,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 2,622 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 5,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 5,280 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 73 yd | Non-maintained special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Rush Hall School Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB | 4out of 4 | 1,855 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College Roding Lane , IG7 6BQ | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell School High Road , IG7 6QF | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge Alternative Provision Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU | 4out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington at Virgin Active Repton Park | Repton Park, The Boulevard | 506 yd | |
| Magazin Romanesc | 730 Chigwell Road | 878 yd | |
| Gandhi Tandoori | 712 Chigwell Road | 902 yd | |
| Kyto Restaurant | 692-694 Chigwell Road | 902 yd | |
| Jaipur of Chigwell Indian Restaurant | 734 Chigwell Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown & Crooked Billet P H | 13 Cross Road | 477 yd | |
| Chigwell Golf Club Ltd | Chigwell Golf Club, 156 High Road | 545 yd | |
| The Three Jolly Wheelers | 735 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green | 598 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gandhi Express | 710 Chigwell Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 686 Chigwell Road | 1,049 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Hatch High School Academy HIGH ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 486 yd |
| Virgin Active Club (Repton Park) CLARENCE GATE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 552 yd |
| Chigwell Golf Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE HIGH ROAD | golf | 564 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 70.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.