IG8 8DS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (IG8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (8DS) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case IG which means Ilford.
- Postal District. In our case IG8.
- Postal Sector. In our case IG8 8.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case DS.
The regional mail center for the post area IG is the Princess Royal Distribution Centre, which is located at Blackmore Drive, North Circular, LONDON , NW10 7RH.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the IG8 8DS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is WOODFORD GREEN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the IG8 8DS postcode have the street address of Purleigh Avenue
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the IG8 8DS postcode is home to a bustling 36 residents!
It is situated within the post town of WOODFORD GREEN within the old postal county of Essex.
IG8 8DS is within Woodford.
Our data shows that IG8 8DS is a residential postcode.
The IG8 8DS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in IG8 8DS are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached and end-terraced.
Most properties in IG8 8DS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being privately rented.
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Map of the IG8 8DS Postcode
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for IG8 8DS
The telephone area code for IG8 8DS is 020 London.
Map Coordinates for IG8 8DS
| Latitude | 51.6088515866 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | 0.0565305795869 |
Ordnance Survey Maps for IG8 8DS
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Weather Forecast for IG8 8DS
Sun 28th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 10.00% | SSW 7 mph |
Mon 29th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 6.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 0.00% | S 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 12.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 13 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 15.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 1.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 15.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 16 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 0.00% | SSW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 0.00% | SSE 7 mph |
Tue 30th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 0.00% | SE 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 1.00% | SE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 8.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | SSE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 11.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | SE 7 mph |
Wed 1st May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | SE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 12.00% | SE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 11.00% | E 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 12.00% | E 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | N 4 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 14.00% | N 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 15.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 13.00% | N 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 9 mph |
Thu 2nd May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 33.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Light rain | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 42.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C) | 13.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 17.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 18.0°C (feels like 16.0°C) | 9.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 17.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 3.00% | NNW 9 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the IG8 8DS Postcode?
Download Speeds For IG8 8DS
| Average Mbps | 140.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 91.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 593.000 |
IG8 8DS has an average download speed of 140.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
381 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
88% of postcodes (1,039,438) have slower broadband speeds.
12% of postcodes (144,822) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For IG8 8DS
| Average Mbps | 16.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 13.300 |
| Maximum Mbps | 39.000 |
IG8 8DS has an average upload speed of 16.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
8,374 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
80% of postcodes (947,207) have slower upload speeds.
19% of postcodes (229,060) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of IG8 8DS Postcode
England Primary Schools
Fairlop Primary School
Address: Fairlop Primary School, Colvin Gardens, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LH
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 02085003857
Glade Primary School
Address: Glade Primary School, Atherton Road, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0PF
Distance: 1.03 miles
Contact: 02087080200
Roding Primary School
Address: Roding Primary School, Roding Lane North, Woodford Bridge, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8NP
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: 02085043706
Woodford Green Primary School
Address: Woodford Green Primary School, Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0ST
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact:
Ray Lodge Primary School
Address: Ray Lodge Primary School, Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7JQ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact:
Churchfields Infants' School
Address: Churchfields Infants' School, Churchfields, South Woodford, London, E18 2RB
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 02085050386
Churchfields Junior School
Address: Churchfields Junior School, Churchfields, South Woodford, Redbridge, London, E18 2RB
Distance: 1.46 miles
Contact: 02085044650
Oakdale Junior School
Address: Oakdale Junior School, Oakdale Road, Redbridge, South Woodford, London, E18 1JX
Distance: 1.52 miles
Contact: 02089897471
England Secondary Schools
Caterham High School
Address: Caterham High School, Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QW
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: 02085514321
West Hatch High School
Address: West Hatch High School, High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BT
Distance: 0.37 miles
Contact: 02085048216
Woodbridge High School
Address: Woodbridge High School, St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7DQ
Distance: 1.14 miles
Contact: 02085049618
Woodford County High School
Address: Woodford County High School, High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA
Distance: 1.62 miles
Contact: 02085040611
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near IG8 8DS
CHIGWELL DENTAL & ANAESTHETIC CLINIC
Address: 723 CHIGWELL ROAD, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 8AS
Distance: 0.09 miles
Contact: :
WOODFORD GREEN DENTAL
Address: 80 SNAKES LANE EAST, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 7QQ
Distance: 0.87 miles
Contact: :
KINGS AVENUE (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 141 KINGS AVENUE, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 0JL
Distance: 0.88 miles
Contact: :
WOODFORD DENTAL CARE
Address: 6 THE BROADWAY, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 0HL
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
TOMSWOOD HILL (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 140 TOMSWOOD HILL, ILFORD, ESSEX, IG6 2QP
Distance: 1.08 miles
Contact: :
CLAYHALL AVENUE DENTAL HEALTH
Address: 137 CLAYHALL AVENUE, ILFORD, ESSEX, IG5 0PN
Distance: 1.16 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near IG8 8DS
THE BRIDGE PHARMACY
Address: 696-702 CHIGWELL ROAD, WOODFORD WELLS, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 8AL
Distance: 0.16 miles
Contact: :
EASTER PHARMACY
Address: 54 STATION WAY, BUCKHURST HILL, ESSEX, IG9 6LL
Distance: 0.82 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85049997
CLICKRX
Address: UNIT 11 BROADMEAD IC, LISTON WAY, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 7BN
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 02085 052528
WELL
Address: 2 JUBILEE PARADE, SNAKES LANE, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 7QF
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: tel: 02085 040121
CHRYSTALLS PHARMACY
Address: 12 THE BROADWAY, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 0HL
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85040128
MAYORS PHARMACY
Address: 113-115 SNAKES LANE, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 0DY
Distance: 1.04 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85054259
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near IG8 8DS
ZAHERA LTD T/A LAIS OPTICIANS
Address: 637A CHIGWELL ROAD, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 8AJ
Distance: 0.21 miles
Contact: :
HEATHER JAMESON AND ASSOCIATES - BUCKHURST HILL
Address: 46 STATION WAY, BUCKHURST HILL, ESSEX, IG9 6LN
Distance: 0.79 miles
Contact: :
SCHER AND LASKY OPTICIANS
Address: 4 JUBILEE PARADE, SNAKES LANE, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 7QF
Distance: 0.92 miles
Contact: :
CORPORATE CARE SOLUTIONS LTD
Address: 14 THE BROADWAY, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 0HL
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: :
OPTOM SOLUTIONS (WOODFORD GREEN)
Address: 17 SHENFIELD ROAD, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 9AR
Distance: 1.23 miles
Contact: :
QUEENS ROAD OPTICIANS (ESSEX)
Address: 55 QUEENS ROAD, BUCKHURST HILL, ESSEX, IG9 5BU
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near IG8 8DS
RODING (LANE) SURGERY
Address: 2 RODING LANE NORTH, WOODFORD WELLS, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 8NR
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: :
RODING VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 178 SNAKES LANE EAST, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 7JQ
Distance: 0.56 miles
Contact: :
BUCKHURST WAY CLINIC - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 3
Address: BUCKHURST WAY, BUCKHURST HILL, IG9 6HP
Distance: 0.91 miles
Contact: :
THE BROADWAY SURGERY
Address: 3 BROADWAY GARDENS, MONKHAMS AVENUE, WOODFORD GREEN, ESSEX, IG8 0HF
Distance: 1.00 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85053204
THE FULLWELL AVENUE SURGERY
Address: 272 FULLWELL AVENUE, CLAYHALL, ILFORD, ESSEX, IG5 0SB
Distance: 1.09 miles
Contact: tel: 020 85509988
CHIGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: 300 FENCEPIECE ROAD, ILFORD, IG6 2TA
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: tel: 020 33766670
Transport Links near IG8 8DS
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: IG8 8DS
- Highams Park
Highams Park station, Station Approach, The Avenue, Chingford, E4 9LADistance: 3.25 milesDriving Time: 7.75 minutes - Wood Street
Wood Street (Walthamstow) station, Wood Street, Walthamstow, Greater London, E17 3LXDistance: 3.70 milesDriving Time: 8.34 minutes - Ilford
Ilford station, Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Greater London, IG1 4DUDistance: 4.27 milesDriving Time: 8.31 minutes - Chingford
Chingford station, Station Road, Chingford, Greater London, E4 6ALDistance: 4.36 milesDriving Time: 9.17 minutes - Seven Kings
Seven Kings station, High Road, Seven Kings, Greater London, IG3 8REDistance: 4.85 milesDriving Time: 9.89 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near IG8 8DS
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near IG8 8DS
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the IG8 8DS Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Ilford North Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Wes Streeting |
| Political Party | Labour |
What Council is the IG8 8DS Postcode in?
The Local Council for this Postcode is Redbridge London Boro Council and the County Council is Greater London Authority Council.
Greater London Authority Council is responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways.
Redbridge London Boro Council is responsible for duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Redbridge London Boro at the following link Redbridge London Boro.How much is the Council Tax?
Redbridge London Boro Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Redbridge London Boro charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the IG8 8DS Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Redbridge council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Redbridge - LibrariesHouse Sales in IG8 8DS
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 | 1 |
| 2013 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 | 1 |
| 2016 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 | 1 |
| 2017 | £670,000 | £670,000 | £670,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | £505,000 | £465,000 | £485,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £527,000 | £513,500 | 2 |
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Postcodes near the IG8 8DS Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the IG8 8DS Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Waitrose, Queens Road, BUCKHURST HILL, IG9 5EP | 2.01 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to Waitrose |
| Lidl, 250-260 Fencepiece Road, Hainault, IG6 2SU | 2.02 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to Lidl |
| Tesco, Southend Road, WOODFORD GREEN, IG8 8GE | 2.18 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to Tesco |
| Sainsburys, George Lane, Redbridge, LONDON, E18 1AY | 2.76 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to Sainsburys |
| Iceland, High Street, Barkingside, ILFORD, IG6 2AW | 2.78 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to Iceland |
What Popular Restaurants are near the IG8 8DS Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| 374 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill, Ilford, IG2 6NW | 2.27 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to 374 Eastern Avenue, Gants Hill |
| Exchange Shopping Centre, Ilford, IG1 1AT | 3.46 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to Exchange Shopping Centre |
| Unit F, Leyton Mills Retail Park, London, E10 5QF | 4.61 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to Unit F, Leyton Mills Retail Park |
| Eastern Avenue Retail Park, Romford, RM7 7JJ | 5.08 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to Eastern Avenue Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Woodford Trading Estate, Southend Road, WOODFORD GREEN, IG8 8HF | 1.35 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to McDonald's, Woodford Trading Estate, Southend Road, WOODFORD GREEN, IG8 8HF |
| McDonald's, High Street, Barkingside, ILFORD, IG6 2AW | 1.73 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to McDonald's, High Street, Barkingside, ILFORD, IG6 2AW |
| McDonald's, Eastern Avenue, ILFORD, IG2 7RH | 2.69 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to McDonald's, Eastern Avenue, ILFORD, IG2 7RH |
| McDonald's, High Road Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, LONDON, E11 1HR | 3.19 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to McDonald's, High Road Leytonstone, Waltham Forest, LONDON, E11 1HR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, High Street, Barkingside, ILFORD, IG6 2AJ | 1.62 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to KFC Barkingside - High Street |
| KFC, George Lane, Redbridge, LONDON, E18 1AY | 1.72 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to KFC South Woodford - George Lane |
| KFC, High Road, LOUGHTON, IG10 1AD | 2.69 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to KFC Loughton - High Road |
| KFC, Albert Crescent, Waltham Forest, LONDON, E4 6SH | 3.27 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to KFC Chingford - Albert Crescent |
| KFC, High Road, ILFORD, IG1 1QB | 3.51 miles | Directions from IG8 8DS to KFC Ilford - High Road |