Overview of IG8 8GR

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The Boulevard is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 8GR is located in the Bridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford North. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.

StreetScan combines information about The Boulevard, Woodford Green, IG8 8GR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: IG8 8GS, IG8 8GP, IG8 8GT, IG8 8GW, IG8 8GQ, IG8 8GN, IG8 8GU, IG8 8QB, IG8 8RJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 8GR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.7%52.8%3.1% 51.0% 1.8%
Male50.3%47.2%-3.1% 49.0% -1.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single29.2%32.4%3.2% 37.9% -5.5%
Married: Opposite sex57.7%50.2%-7.5% 44.2% 6.0%
Married: Same sex0%0.8%0.8% 0.3% 0.5%
Separated1.9%2.7%0.8% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced7.7%9.7%2.0% 9.1% 0.6%
Widowed3.5%4.2%0.7% 6.1% -1.9%

Health

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 (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health55.8%59.1%3.3% 48.4% 10.7%
Good health31.1%27.9%-3.2% 33.6% -5.7%
Fair health10.1%9.7%-0.4% 12.7% -3.0%
Bad health2.4%1.9%-0.5% 4.0% -2.1%
Very bad health0.6%1.3%0.7% 1.2% 0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications15%17.7%2.7% 18.2% -0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.8%6.3%-4.5% 9.6% -3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels16.2%14.2%-2.0% 13.4% 0.8%
Apprenticeship1.9%3.5%1.6% 5.3% -1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels8.1%13.4%5.3% 16.9% -3.5%
Degree or Similar41.9%39%-2.9% 33.8% 5.2%
Other6.2%5.9%-0.3% 2.8% 3.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0.6%2.6%2.0% 1.1% 1.5%
Chinese1.2%1.3%0.1% 0.7% 0.6%
Indian15.9%23.5%7.6% 3.1% 20.4%
Pakistani4%5.2%1.2% 2.7% 2.5%
Other Asian2.1%0%-2.1% 1.6% -1.6%
Black African1.2%0.7%-0.5% 2.5% -1.8%
Black Caribbean1.5%3.9%2.4% 1.0% 2.9%
Other Black0%0.7%0.7% 0.5% 0.2%
Mixed White and Asian2.7%0.3%-2.4% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and African0.9%1.3%0.4% 0.4% 0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean1.5%2.6%1.1% 0.9% 1.7%
Mixed Other2.1%0%-2.1% 0.8% -0.8%
White64.9%55%-9.9% 81.4% -26.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller0%1%1.0% 0.1% 0.9%
Other1.2%2%0.8% 1.6% 0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 79.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom82.3%79.5%-2.8% 83.2% -3.7%
European Union2.1%5%2.9% 6.1% -1.1%
Rest of Europe0.6%2%1.4% 0.8% 1.2%
Africa5.8%4%-1.8% 2.7% 1.3%
Middle East and Asia7.6%8.3%0.7% 5.6% 2.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean1.2%1.3%0.1% 1.3% 0.0%
Oceania0.3%0%-0.3% 0.3% -0.3%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK80.5%78.9%-1.6% 83.2% -4.3%
10+ Years0.9%16.8%15.9% 9.8% 7.0%
5-10 Years0.6%2%1.4% 2.9% -0.9%
2-5 Years4.3%2%-2.3% 2.2% -0.2%
Less than 2 years13.7%0.3%-13.4% 1.9% -1.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.2% 76.7% 13.5%
Italy1% 0.6% 0.4%
Spain0.3% 0.4% -0.1%
Lithuania2.6% 0.3% 2.3%
Poland0.7% 1.3% -0.6%
Other EU countries2.3% 1.5% 0.8%
Turkey0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held2.3% 13.5% -11.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion14.1% 37.2% -23.1%
Christian30.9% 46.2% -15.3%
Hindu12.2% 1.7% 10.5%
Jewish16.4% 0.5% 15.9%
Muslim10.5% 6.5% 4.0%
Sikh10.5% 0.9% 9.6%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered4.9% 6.0% -1.1%

Safety

Is The Boulevard Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Boulevard was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bridge average.

Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£54,700
Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in IG8 8GR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Boulevard are based on 122 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Redbridge.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Boulevard, Woodford Green, IG8 8GR

Estimated Average Property Prices for IG8 8GR

Average Price
£648,424
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£648,424
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Boulevard

Average Price
£956,898
Semi-Detached
£1,675,686
Terraced
£1,585,438
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£659,848
Other
£132,737

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The BoulevardStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Flat 14 Bradfield House The Boulevard, Woodford Green, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£430,0002025-09-12 £430,000
Flat 10 Bradfield House The Boulevard, Woodford Green, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£492,5002025-03-31 £471,959
Flat 16 Bradfield House The Boulevard, Woodford Green, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£450,0002025-03-20 £431,232
Flat 15 Bradfield House The Boulevard, Woodford Green, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£500,0002021-06-11 £511,917
Flat 1 Bradfield House The Boulevard, Woodford Green, Greater London
Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building
£477,5002021-02-12 £496,600
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IG8 8GR

Employment

IG8 8GR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 8GR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee71
Self-Employed50
Retired48
Part-Time Employee29
Looking after home or family19
Student (economically inactive)18
Other10
Unemployed4
Long-Term Sick or disabled3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles28
Financial and insurance activities25
Professional, scientific and technical activities24
Human health and social work activities20
Construction14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Other9
Manufacturing8
Information and communication7
Administrative and support service activities7
Education5
Real estate activities4
Transport and storage4
Accommodation and food service activities3

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Roding Primary School
Roding Lane North , Woodford Bridge IG8 8NP
3out of 4 883 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Gilbert Colvin Primary School
Strafford Avenue , IG5 0TL
3out of 4 1,183 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Fairlop Primary School
Colvin Gardens , Hainault IG6 2LH
3out of 4 1,220 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Glade Primary School
Atherton Road , Clayhall IG5 0PF
3out of 4 1,429 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Avenue , IG7 5LP
3out of 4 1,580 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Hatch High School
High Road , IG7 5BT
3out of 4 945 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Caterham High School
Caterham Avenue , Clayhall IG5 0QW
2out of 4 1,451 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ilford County High School
Fremantle Road , Barkingside IG6 2JB
4out of 4 1,776 yd Community school No Boys More About School
Kantor King Solomon High School
Forest Road , Barkingside IG6 3HB
3out of 4 2,100 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Woodbridge High School
St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ
3out of 4 2,577 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Seven Kings School
Ley Street , IG2 7BT
4out of 4 4,669 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Atam Academy
Little Heath , RM6 4XX
4out of 4 4,816 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St John's RC School (Essex)
Turpins Lane , IG8 8AX
3out of 4 531 yd Non-maintained special school No Mixed More About School
New Rush Hall School
Fencepiece Road , Hainault IG6 2LB
4out of 4 1,461 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redbridge Alternative Provision
Starch House Lane , Fullwell Cross IG6 1PU
4out of 4 2,131 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stradbroke
C/O Tulipcare , 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road IG8 8HD
- not rated 2,433 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Hatton School and Special Needs Centre
Roding Lane South , IG8 8EU
4out of 4 2,505 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lexington at Virgin Active Repton ParkRepton Park, The Boulevard116 yd
Magazin Romanesc730 Chigwell Road998 yd
Gandhi Tandoori712 Chigwell Road1,011 yd
Kyto Restaurant692-694 Chigwell Road1,011 yd
Jaipur of Chigwell Indian Restaurant734 Chigwell Road1,011 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Crown & Crooked Billet P H13 Cross Road645 yd
The Three Jolly Wheelers735 Chigwell Road, Woodford Green897 yd
Chigwell Golf Club LtdChigwell Golf Club, 156 High Road1,066 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Gandhi Express710 Chigwell Road1,011 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Virgin Active Club (Repton Park)
CLARENCE GATE
health and fitness suite, swimming pool69 yd
West Hatch High School Academy
HIGH ROAD
grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool1,047 yd
Chigwell Golf Club
CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE HIGH ROAD
golf1,089 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband 0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband 0.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed74.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed66.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed77.93 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed77.93 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed18.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.