Postcode report
IG5 0FH Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About IG5 0FH: area rating, property, schools and local change
IG5 0FH is a postcode in Barkingside, Redbridge, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IG5 0FH, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IG5 0FH are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IG5 0FH is based on Redbridge 036 Census 2021. It covers 14,421 residents, 5,788 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 4% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near IG5 0FH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the IG5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £570k from 82 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near IG5 0FH can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 3 records marked free and 4 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IG5 0FH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IG5 0FH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IG5 0FH
Is IG5 0FH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IG5 0FH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IG5 0FH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near IG5 0FH?
LocaleIQ currently matches 4 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for IG5 0FH?
LocaleIQ matched IG5 0FH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IG5 0FH?
The latest median sold price is £570k based on 82 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around IG5 0FH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.