ilford IG5 Postcodes
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Ilford (IG5)
The IG5 postcode area is located in the Ilford postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 328 individual postcodes.
There are 1 electoral wards in the IG5 postcode area, including Barking, Buckhurst Hill, Chigwell, Ilford, Loughton, Woodford Green which come under the local authority of the Redbridge Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in IG5 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of IG5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The IG5 postcode belongs to the Ilford area of London and is located in the London Borough of Redbridge. It is situated within the North Circular area, bordered by the A406 to the north, the M11 to the east and the M25 to the south.
The IG5 postcode covers the following areas; Hainault, Fairlop, Clayhall, Barkingside, South Woodford, Seven Kings and Chadwell Heath, as well as parts of Manor Park and Newbury Park.
The local amenities within the IG5 postcode are excellent; there are several parks and open green spaces, including Fairlop Waters Country Park and Hainault Forest Country Park. Local schools include William Torbitt Primary School, Fullwood Primary and Chadwell Heath Academy. The closest tube station to IG5 is Barkingside. It has two supermarkets, two primary schools, one secondary school, two train stations and three bus routes.
The local economy in Ilford is mainly driven by retail and services. Retailers include big name brands such as Marks & Spencer, Boots, Sainsbury's, Next, B&Q, Mothercare, Debenhams, and Currys. In terms of services, there is a large number of medical and healthcare services, including the Redbridge GP Federation, the North East London NHS Foundation Trust and the London Ambulance Service.
The IG5 postcode offers plenty of local amenities, despite being part of suburban London. There are cultural community centres, such as the Ilford Jewish Care Centre and local history societies, which are renowned for being active in the area. For nature enthusiasts, there are plenty of parks and open spaces, as well as nature reserves, which make the postcode a great escape from urban life.
Demographics
Greater London
IG5 is located in the county of Greater London, in England.
Greater London has a total population of 8,778,500, making it the 1st largest county in the UK.
Greater London has a total area of 606 square miles, and a population density of 5594 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | IG5 |
| Postal Town | Ilford |
| MSOA Name | Redbridge 012 |
| LSOA Name | Redbridge 012D |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
IG5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of IG5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.