Side-by-side comparison of IG7 Chigwell and IG8 Woodford green covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
IG7 is the more affordable option at £474,000 median vs £590,000 in IG8. IG7 has lower recorded crime (1,709 vs 2,983 offences over 13 months). Both areas have comparable broadband quality.
| Metric | IG7 Chigwell | IG8 Woodford green |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £474,000 | £590,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | £2,277 | £2,295 |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 1,709 | 2,983 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | 3.0 |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 65.7 | 65.3 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 98.4 | 96.5 |
| EPC Median Score | 69.0 | 66.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.