IG8 8PP postcode in Redbridge, England
IG8 8PP is a postcode in Redbridge, in the Churchfields ward. It is in the Chingford and Woodford Green parliamentary constituency and the Metropolitan Police area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where IG8 8PP is, and what is near it
- IG8 8PP
- Other postcodes in IG8 8: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 1 Underground, metro or tram station
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- 4 EV charging points
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 51.5981, longitude 0.0402)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; charging points: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after IG8 8PP?
- RedbridgeCouncil, for all local services Redbridge: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around IG8 8PP Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- Metropolitan PolicePolice force area
- Chingford and Woodford GreenParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Sir Iain Duncan Smith (Conservative), as Parliament lists them. Contact Sir Iain Duncan Smith
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at IG8 8PP?
Every home and business at IG8 8PP can get superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more) from a line, and 97% can get gigabit, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at IG8 8PP?
BinDayBuddy does not read London Borough of Redbridge's collection days yet, so the council's own checker is the place to look.
London Borough of Redbridge's bin daysSource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is IG8 8PP at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
Medium riskThe Environment Agency counts 30 homes and businesses at IG8 8PP. 12 are in an area at medium risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, and 18 more at a lower risk.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Redbridge
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for IG8 8PP: 3,821 properties in Redbridge are at high risk (3.3% of all its properties). All the figures for Redbridge
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of IG8 8PP is in 2 of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for them at 20:59 on 22 October 2026.
- River Roding in RedbridgeFlood warning areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: River Roding in Redbridge
- Lower River RodingFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Lower River Roding
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 20:59 on 22 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near IG8 8PP?
Homes in IG8 8 sold for a typical £530,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 75 sales, no change on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £645,000 7 sales
- Semi-detached £589,340 16 sales
- Terraced £549,000 33 sales
- Flat or maisonette £330,000 19 sales
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole IG8 district: a typical £598,680 from 317 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in IG8 8PP
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in IG8 8PP from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 28 February 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near IG8 8PP?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 710 homes in the neighbourhood around IG8 8PP. The largest share of them, 35%, are in council tax band D. More were built from 1919 to 1939 than in any other period (52%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Redbridge for 2026‑27: £2,295. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,530 (band A) to £3,314 (band F); band D, the most common, is £2,295.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 80 (11%) | £1,530 |
| Band B | about 60 (8%) | £1,785 |
| Band C | about 130 (18%) | £2,040 |
| Band D | about 250 (35%) | £2,295 |
| Band E | about 170 (24%) | £2,804 |
| Band F | about 20 (3%) | £3,314 |
| Band G | withheld | £3,824 |
| Band H | fewer than 5 | £4,589 |
When the homes were built
- 11% Before 1900
- 4% 1900 to 1918
- 52% 1919 to 1939
- 6% 1945 to 1964
- 23% 1965 to 1982
- None 1983 to 1999
- 3% 2000 to 2009
- None 2010 to 2019
- 1% 2020 or later
1983 to 1999, 2010 to 2019: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Redbridge before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of IG8 8PP is in (ONS area E01003760), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near IG8 8PP?
The nearest open schools to IG8 8PP, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to IG8 8PP?
The nearest railway station to the centre of IG8 8PP is Highams Park Rail Station, 3.0 km away in a straight line.
- Highams Park Rail Station Railway station 3.0 kmCycle
- Wood Street Rail Station Railway station 3.2 kmCycle
- Woodford Underground Station Underground, metro or tram 1.1 kmWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Maybank Road, 73 m away.
More stations near IG8 8PP, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near IG8 8PP?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of IG8 8PP, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Clayhall Clinic Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8551 3193 1.1 kmWalk
- Southdene Surgery Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8530 3731 1.1 kmWalk
- The Shrubberies Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 020 8530 4108 1.1 kmWalk
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near IG8 8PP?
The nearest charging points to the centre of IG8 8PP, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Char.gy Charging point · No details mapped 700 mWalk
- A charging point Charging point · No details mapped 800 mWalk
- South Woodford Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Hub. Charging point · 12 chargers 950 mWalk
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near IG8 8PP?
The nearest to the centre of IG8 8PP, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Bright & White Dental Phone 020 8989 6246 950 mWalk
- Woodford Green Dental Centre Phone 020 8502 9966 1.1 kmWalk
- Woodford Dental Care Phone 020 8504 0262 1.2 kmWalk
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to IG8 8PP?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Spire London East Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2026 · Phone 020 8551 1100 1.2 kmCycle
- The Holly Private Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2017, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8505 3311 3.0 kmCycle
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near IG8 8PP?
The nearest care homes to the centre of IG8 8PP, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Churchfields Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2023, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8559 2995 900 mWalk
- Victoria House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 020 8530 3591 1.2 kmWalk
- Green Lodge Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2018, over 3 years old · Phone 07584 232598 1.2 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near IG8 8PP?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of IG8 8PP, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Clickrx Mon to Fri 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 020 8505 2528 400 mWalk
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, Southend Road Mon to Sat 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 7pm; Sun 11am to 5pm · Phone 0345 677 9733 650 mWalk
- My Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 020 8504 0121 1.1 kmWalk
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near IG8 8PP?
The nearest vets to the centre of IG8 8PP on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- PDSA Pet Clinic 1.3 kmCycle
- Goddard Phone +44 20 8989 1671 1.4 kmCycle
- Oak Hill Veterinary Surgery 2.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is IG8 8PP in a conservation area?
The centre of IG8 8PP is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near IG8 8PP?
Police.uk records 266 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of IG8 8PP in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Also: burglary 8, shoplifting 7, other crime 5, theft from the person 4, robbery 4, bicycle theft 1.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for IG8 8PP
- Ward
- Churchfields
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- London
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Redbridge
- Rural or urban
- Urban, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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