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IG8

WOODFORD GREEN

Greater London, London, England

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IG8 encompasses WOODFORD GREEN and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £686,256
1yr change ▲ 3.4%
Crime 50% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£686,256

▲ 3.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

139% above national avg

Crime Rate

40.5/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

50% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

356 Mbps

Property Prices in IG8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in IG8 is £686,256, which is 48% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in IG8 cost 139.1% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in IG8 have risen 3.4% 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 £1,213,480 122
Semi-detached £773,383 329
Terraced £606,773 423
Flat £367,211 351
All types £686,256 1268

5-Year Price History

£639K £671K £703K £735K £767K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in IG8

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

With 40.5 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, IG8 has a crime rate well 50% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
13.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in IG8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

IG8 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Roding Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Wells Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
St Antony's Catholic Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Woodford County High School Secondary Good mi
Woodbridge High School Secondary Outstanding mi

1

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 IG8 are 356.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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356.0 Mbps

Avg Download

64.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

89%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in IG8 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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IG8 — WOODFORD GREEN

Area Summary

IG8 (WOODFORD GREEN) offers above-average property prices (£686,256, 139% above national average), low crime (50% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (356 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about IG8 WOODFORD GREEN

What is the average house price in IG8 WOODFORD GREEN?
The average house price in IG8 (WOODFORD GREEN) is £686,256, based on 1268 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 139% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.4% over the past year.
Is IG8 WOODFORD GREEN a safe area to live?
Crime in IG8 is significantly below the national average (40.5 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (13.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (8.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of IG8 WOODFORD GREEN?
The population of IG8 (WOODFORD GREEN) 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 IG8?
The average broadband download speed in IG8 is 356 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 89%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in IG8 WOODFORD GREEN?
There are 16 schools in or near IG8. 19% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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