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IG7

CHIGWELL

Greater London, London, England

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IG7 is the postcode district for CHIGWELL, located in Greater London, London.

Avg price £663,352
1yr change ▼ 5.5%
Crime 49% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£663,352

▼ 5.5% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

131% above national avg

Crime Rate

41.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

49% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

11 schools

Broadband Speed

347 Mbps

Property Prices in IG7

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IG7 is £663,352, which is 49% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in IG7 cost 131.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IG7 have fallen 5.5% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,319,777 137
Semi-detached £647,201 198
Terraced £449,076 166
Flat £379,213 211
All types £663,352 730

5-Year Price History

£627K £646K £666K £685K £705K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IG7

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 41.8 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IG7 has a crime rate well 49% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
14.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
3.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IG7

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IG7 has 11 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Manford Primary School Primary Good mi
Coppice Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Limes Farm Junior School Primary Not inspected mi
Chigwell School Other Not inspected mi
Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Other Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

137,451

Population

62

Median Age

35%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
35.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in IG7 are 347.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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347.0 Mbps

Avg Download

62.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

85%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IG7 is collected by Epping Forest. The Band D rate is £2,002/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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IG7 — CHIGWELL

Area Summary

IG7 (CHIGWELL) offers above-average property prices (£663,352, 131% above national average), low crime (49% below national average), 11 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (347 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IG7 CHIGWELL

What is the average house price in IG7 CHIGWELL?
The average house price in IG7 (CHIGWELL) is £663,352, based on 730 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 131% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 5.5% over the past year.
Is IG7 CHIGWELL a safe area to live?
Crime in IG7 is significantly below the national average (41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (14.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IG7 CHIGWELL?
The population of IG7 (CHIGWELL) is approximately 137,451 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 35% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 15% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in IG7?
The average broadband download speed in IG7 is 347 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 85%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IG7 CHIGWELL?
There are 11 schools in or near IG7. 18% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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