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About

Fairlop ward lies in the northern part of the London Borough of Redbridge. The area is largely residential, characterised by suburban housing estates and quieter streets. It is bordered by open spaces including Fairlop Waters and Hainault Forest Country Park to the north, which provide significant green infrastructure. The ward contains several schools and local shopping parades catering to daily needs, with the wider amenities of Barkingside and Ilford accessible nearby.

The area is defined by the presence of Fairlop Plain, a large area of open grassland and the historic site of the Fairlop Fair. This former gathering, which drew large crowds in the 18th and 19th centuries, connects the ward to its pastoral past before suburban development. The Central line serves the ward at Fairlop and Hainault stations, offering direct transport links into central London. The overall character is one of a settled, green suburb.

Area overview

On average Fairlop has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairlop is £71,519 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 average public transport connectivity. Fairlop is home to around 14,714 people, with a population density of about 5,125.6 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Fairlop Population
14,714
Population density
5,125.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.3(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.26(-10%)
Shoplifting
13.18(+32%)
Vehicle crime
8.29(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,973
33.8%
Other White
2,255
15.32%
Indian
1,880
12.78%
Pakistani
1,025
6.97%
Bangladeshi
939
6.38%
Total population: 14,715

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,549
39.35%
No qualifications
1,976
17.09%
Level 3 (A level)
1,615
13.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,412
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,111
9.61%
Total 16+ residents: 11,559

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,741
33.14%
Owns outright
1,466
27.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,299
24.72%
Social rents from council
356
6.78%
Other social rented
197
3.75%
Total households: 5,254

Property prices in Fairlop

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £495,000 in Fairlop area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £820,000.

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
Detached6£701,250£5,528
Flats19£325,000£5,385
Semi-Detached30£547,500£5,494
Terraced52£485,000£5,906

10 years median price trend in Fairlop

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

All postcodes in Fairlop

IG61PW

Craven Gardens

IG63BJ

Walden Way

IG62LN

Neville Road

IG62RX

Tudor Crescent

IG62NS

Henry's Walk

IG62AS

Elderberry Close

IG62QS

Tomswood Hill

IG61PQ

Starch House Lane

IG62RW

Tudor Crescent

IG62UP

New North Road

IG62LB

Fencepiece Road

IG62FU

Fairlop

IG62SP

Silver Birch Mews

IG62UX

New North Road

IG62XH

New North Road

IG62QZ

Hanover Gardens

IG62QE

Nicola Mews

IG62PA

Cumberland Close

IG61PL

Westminster Gardens

IG62TP

Montfort Gardens

IG62QR

Tomswood Hill

IG62NF

Fairlop Gardens

IG62DR

High Street

IG63HJ

Forest Road

IG62XP

New North Road

IG62JT

Fencepiece Road

IG62TD

Brookside

IG62UE

New North Road

IG62JY

Fencepiece Road

IG62RP

Tudor Crescent

IG62RS

Knights Way

IG61PP

Virginia Gardens

IG61NX

Baron Gardens

IG62TT

Anne Way

IG62NL

Saltash Road

IG61PJ

Waverley Gardens

IG61NU

Sandringham Close

IG62SB

Culpeper Close

IG62HF

Fullwell Avenue

IG62NB

Fencepiece Road

IG62NG

Fencepiece Road

IG62DJ

High Street

IG62RL

Anne Way

IG62HP

Tomswood Hill

IG62LX

Carrick Drive

IG62UU

Thurlow Gardens

IG62NW

Trelawney Road

IG62SL

Wolsey Gardens

IG50XR

Fullwell Avenue

IG62XW

New North Road

IG62SA

Tudor Crescent

IG61LT

Craven Gardens

IG75JG

Amanda Close

IG61PE

Heybridge Drive

IG62AT

Lombardy Close

IG63BN

Inverness Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.