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About

Fairlop is situated in the northeastern part of the London Borough of Redbridge. The area is primarily residential, characterised by semi-detached and terraced housing built largely in the interwar period. It is bordered by open spaces including Fairlop Waters to the north and Hainault Forest Country Park to the east, providing a distinct contrast to the built environment. The local centre focuses on the Fairlop Oak public house and a small parade of shops along Forest Road, serving the immediate community.

The area's identity is strongly linked to its green belt surroundings. The historic Fairlop Plain, once known for its massive oak tree that gave its name to the area, is now the site of a large country park and lake. Transport links are provided by the Central line tube station at Fairlop, connecting residents to central London. The presence of the Fairlop and Barkingside Recreation Ground offers further local leisure space, contributing to the area's quieter, suburban character.

Area overview

On average Fairlop has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairlop is £71,745 per year. There are 6 schools in Fairlop: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Fairlop is home to around 14,594 people, with a population density of about 4,061.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Fairlop Population
14,594
Population density
4,061 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.45(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.42(-24%)
Shoplifting
13.16(+32%)
Vehicle crime
6.37(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-9%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,100
34.95%
Other White
2,173
14.89%
Indian
1,872
12.83%
Pakistani
1,022
7%
Bangladeshi
902
6.18%
Total population: 14,593

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,516
39.25%
No qualifications
1,955
16.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,625
14.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,415
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,098
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 11,507

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,742
33.14%
Owns outright
1,485
28.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,307
24.87%
Social rents from council
373
7.1%
Other social rented
160
3.04%
Total households: 5,256

Property prices in Fairlop

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 in Fairlop area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Fairlop in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairlop over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached5£747,500£6,183
Flats29£328,000£5,240
Semi-Detached29£550,000£5,474
Terraced53£500,000£5,897

10 years median price trend in Fairlop

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairlop.

All postcodes in Fairlop

IG62UF

Laing Close

IG88RF

Richmond Drive

IG62TQ

Aragon Drive

IG62SL

Wolsey Gardens

IG62RP

Tudor Crescent

IG61PB

Baron Gardens

IG62UD

Marion Close

IG62QU

Brunswick Gardens

IG61PT

Virginia Gardens

IG62FU

Fairlop

IG88GS

The Boulevard

IG62LA

Fencepiece Road

IG61PD

Craven Gardens

IG62QE

Nicola Mews

IG62RY

Tudor Crescent

IG63DD

Lagonda Avenue

IG62PH

Fencepiece Road

IG88GR

The Boulevard

IG62HY

Stokes Cottages

IG88RL

Brandesbury Square

IG62SR

Bernards Close

IG62ST

Fencepiece Road

IG62DP

High Street

IG88RN

Brandesbury Square

IG62NR

Henrys Walk

IG63HQ

Forest Farm Cottages

IG62UP

New North Road

IG62UA

New North Road

IG88QB

Hampstead Avenue

IG62UQ

Laing Close

IG62SP

Silver Birch Mews

IG62NB

Fencepiece Road

IG61PQ

Starch House Lane

IG63BJ

Walden Way

IG62FL

Marine Crescent

IG63HY

Forest Road

IG62SN

Wolsey Gardens

IG62XP

New North Road

IG61PG

Craven Gardens

IG62DS

High Street

IG62DA

Burnett Road

IG88RG

Hampstead Avenue

IG62SB

Culpeper Close

IG62NH

Trelawney Road

IG62QH

Tomswood Hill

IG62TB

The Holt

IG62XL

Hazelbrouck Gardens

IG62RA

Hanover Gardens

IG62AP

Bay Tree Close

IG88RE

Hampstead Avenue

IG62AS

Elderberry Close

IG62DE

High Street

IG62FG

Benrek Close

IG62QN

Tomswood Hill

IG62NQ

Cleves Walk

IG88RH

Hampstead Avenue

IG61PN

Craven Gardens

IG63DA

Penrith Road

IG62DF

High Street

IG62NJ

Trelawney Road

IG62GG

Wroxham Way

IG62NG

Fencepiece Road

IG62LL

Kingsley Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.