ilford IG7 Postcodes
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Ilford (IG7)
The IG7 postcode area is located in the Ilford postcode town region, within the county of Greater London, and contains a total of 613 individual postcodes.
There are 6 electoral wards in the IG7 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, 24% of people in IG7 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 IG7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
IG7 is a postcode located in East London and is part of the Chigwell post town. The area is roughly bordered by Chigwell, Lambourne End, Abridge, and Woodford Green. It has a population density of 3845 people per km squared, its estimated population of approximately 11,000 in 2018.
This postcode includes the villages of Chigwell and Lambourne End and the Club Langley athletics complex located between Chigwell and Abridge. It is also the home base of the remaining Round Table restaurant which is managed by the National Trust.
The area was home to many Victorian and Edwardian buildings, including the old Chigwell Grammar School, which was partly demolished in 2014.
The area offers good transport links with the Central Line of the London Underground, bus routes running through Chigwell, Lambourne End, Woodford Green and Roding Valley Tube Station, offering direct access to Central London. Also, Chigwell Road connects the IG7 area with the M11 Motorway.
IG7 is a great place for leisure and home to Heritage Park, a large open green space with a variety of paths and open spaces suitable for walking and running. The local area also offers extensive lakes and streams as part of the neighbouring Roding and Epping Forest Valleys.
At Chigwell Golf Club, visitors can enjoy a golfing experience amongst wildlife. There are numerous shops located throughout Chigwell and the surrounding area, including a small cinema in the town centre. Children can make use of the outdoor play areas located in Chigwell and Woodford Green.
Additionally, IG7 is home to fine schools such as Beal High School, Newbury Park Primary School and Woodbridge High School. There is also a variety of churches within the postcode, including Chigwell Parish Church, St. Mary's, St. Paul's, and All Saints.
In 2018, IG7 was voted one of the top ten places to live in London and is known for its safe streets and welcoming community.
Demographics
Greater London
IG7 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 | IG7 |
| Postal Town | Ilford |
| MSOA Name | Redbridge 002 |
| LSOA Name | Redbridge 002C |
| County | Greater London |
| Region | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Redbridge |
| Area Classification | Urban with Major Conurbation |
IG7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of IG7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 24% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.