Abbotsford Gardens is in Woodford Green and in Redbridge district. IG8 9HW is located in the Churchfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8 9HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG8 9EQ, IG8 9BS, IG8 9BT, IG8 9BP, IG8 9EL, IG8 9HN, IG8 9HP, IG8 9HL, IG8 9GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG8 9HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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 | 53.1% | 53.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 46.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 9HW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.5% 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 | 20% | 28.9% | 8.9% | 37.9% | -9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 71% | 63.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 19.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -6.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 54.6% | 53.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 29.8% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -3.8% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 12.4% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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.
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 43.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.1% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 13.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 43.6% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 9.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 2.5% | -5.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.5% 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 | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 12.4% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 9.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.7% | 0% | -3.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 72.5% | 67.5% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -13.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 79.6% 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 | 82.4% | 79.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -3.6% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.3% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 7.1% | -0.9% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 79.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.2% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 0.3% | -14.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.6% | 37.2% | -12.6% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 10.5% | 1.7% | 8.8% |
| Jewish | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 15% | 6.5% | 8.5% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Abbotsford Gardens was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.4% lower than the Churchfields average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Abbotsford Gardens has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 66 local areas in Churchfields and the 16th lowest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £1,140,000 | 2025-03-27 | £1,140,000 |
| 19 Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £842,500 | 2024-11-22 | £835,195 |
| 25 Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2024-09-12 | £870,078 |
| 47 Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2023-09-29 | £750,328 |
| 64 Abbotsford Gardens, Woodford Green, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,500 | 2022-02-28 | £796,212 |
IG8 9HW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 9HW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 3,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Low Hall Nursery School Low Hall Lane , Walthamstow E17 8BE | 3out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 5,184 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Junior School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Infants' School Churchfields , South Woodford E18 2RB | 4out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakhill Primary School Alders Avenue , IG8 9PY | 4out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Primary School Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST | 3out of 4 | 1,250 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakdale Infants' School Woodville Road , South Woodford E18 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,374 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford County High School High Road , IG8 9LA | 4out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Woodbridge High School St Barnabas Road , IG8 7DQ | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Catholic High School Mornington Road , IG8 0TP | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Bremer School Siddeley Road , Walthamstow E17 4EY | 3out of 4 | 2,046 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 | 2,683 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir George Monoux College Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA | - not rated | 2,723 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 3,619 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Big Creative Academy 38, Clifton Avenue , Walthamstow E17 6HL | - not rated | 4,756 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mitchell School Farmer Road , Leyton E10 5DN | 3out of 4 | 4,865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aubyn's School Bunces Lane , IG8 9DU | - not rated | 339 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodford Green Preparatory School Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ | - not rated | 874 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Snaresbrook Prep School 75 Woodford Road , South Woodford E18 2EA | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Clarke School Vincent Road , E4 9PP | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avon House School 490 High Road , IG8 0PN | - not rated | 1,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford BBQ | 210 High Road | 214 yd | |
| Reesa London | 172 High Road | 230 yd | |
| Mohabir Ltd | 148 High Road | 231 yd | |
| Physicals Fitness Club | 327 High Road | 278 yd | |
| Village Indiya | 241-243 High Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cricketers Public House | 299-301 High Road | 278 yd | |
| Lokkum of Woodford | Woodford New Road | 713 yd | |
| Woodford Rugby Football Club | High Road | 805 yd | |
| South Woodford Bowling Club | Gordon Road | 811 yd | |
| Lizard Lounge Cocktails & Kitchen | 186-188 George Lane | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Birds | 194 High Road | 229 yd | |
| Tonis Fish Bar | 180 High Road | 231 yd | |
| Namak | 219 High Road | 315 yd | |
| Dada Coffee House | 237 High Road | 315 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 235 High Road | 315 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 1, 253-269 High Road | 269 yd | |
| Waitrose | 92-96 High Road | 748 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 176 George Lane | 937 yd | |
| International Supermarket | 146-150 George Lane | 937 yd | |
| The Co-Operative food | 109 Snakes Lane West | 1,021 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Physicals (Woodford Green) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 326 yd |
| St Aubyns Sports Centre WOODFORD NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 476 yd |
| Toast Health Club (South Woodford) (Closed) High Road | health and fitness suite | 747 yd |
| Woodford County High School HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Woodbridge High School ST. BARNABAS ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 810 yd |
| Woodford Green Prep School SNAKES LANE | 846 yd | |
| Elmhurst Gardens ELMHURST GARDENS ELMHURST GARDENS GORDON ROAD | tennis courts | 848 yd |
| Woodford Rugby Club HIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 890 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 | 166.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.