Postcode IG2 6EA is located in a major urban area, within the Valentines ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ley Street area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ley Street is £73,998 per year. The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Valentines Park.
Ley Street has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,341 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 35% least deprived areas in England.
Ley Street has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ley Street is £73,998 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG2 6EA.
Ley Street near IG2 6EA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Gants Hill | Central | Walking directions to Gants Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| 1 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valentines Park | Large | Walking directions to Valentines Park |
| 0.2 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £358,500 in Valentines area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £860,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £847,500 |
| Flats | 20 | £255,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £815,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £585,000 |
10 year median price trend in Valentines
In the IG2 6EA postcode area, located within Ley Street, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG2 6EA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 476-478 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6LE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Devrim Corner Supermarket | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6EW | Walking directions to Devrim Corner Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.4 mi | Gants Hill News | Redbridge, IG2 6UF | Walking directions to Gants Hill News |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.