Postcode report
Is IG5 0NG a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About IG5 0NG: area rating, property, schools and local change
IG5 0NG 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 0NG, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IG5 0NG are schools and education and jobs, while housing 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 0NG is based on Redbridge 039 Census 2021. It covers 7,160 residents, 11,459 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 23% owner-occupied, 66% privately rented, 10% 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 2/10.
For property prices near IG5 0NG, 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 0NG can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IG5 0NG by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IG5 0NG is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 HMO licence, 23 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 0NG
Is IG5 0NG a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 27% 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 0NG?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IG5 0NG?
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 0NG?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for IG5 0NG?
LocaleIQ matched IG5 0NG to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in IG5 0NG?
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 0NG?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 HMO licence, 23 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.