Postcode insights

IG2 6EB

Perth Road

Newbury

Property search →

Interactive map showing IG2 6EB and surrounding area

Crime
LowHigh

Detailed insights for IG2 6EB

Overview

Postcode IG2 6EB is located in a major urban area, within the Newbury ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Ley Street area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ley Street is £73,998 per year. The nearest station is Gants Hill, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Valentines Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Ley Street has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,020 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 24% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Ley Street has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Ley Street is £73,998 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG2 6EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ley Street near IG2 6EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG2 6EB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

Walking directions to Gants Hill
0.6 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park
0.9 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG2 6EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miValentines ParkLargeWalking directions to Valentines Park
0.4 miThe GladeSmallWalking directions to The Glade

Area Profile

Population
455
Population density
11,403.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.74(-69%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.3(-69%)
Vehicle crime
5.77(-38%)
Public order
2.89(-57%)
Other theft
2.16(-81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
102
22.47%
Other Asian
74
16.3%
Indian
63
13.88%
Bangladeshi
50
11.01%
British
50
11.01%
Total population: 454

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
149
43.19%
Level 3 (A level)
53
15.36%
No qualifications
49
14.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
13.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
45.08%
Owns outright
34
27.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
27.05%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Newbury

Median price£496,250
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£300K – £581K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £496,250 (about £459 per square foot) in Newbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £725,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced33£520,000£460
Semi-Detached5£492,500£427
Flats8£252,500£397

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£540,000£440,000
2017£250,000£480,000£450,000
2018£255,000£495,000£460,000
2019£195,000£405,000£447,500
2020£246,000£500,000£478,000
2021£250,000£590,000£480,000
2022£250,000£565,000£531,250
2023£258,000£650,000£525,000
2024£216,000£577,500£530,000
2025£245,000£615,000£570,000
2026£250,000£492,500£475,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbury.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£418£388£400
2017£327£378£399
2018£460£368£418
2019£358£426£440
2020£454£460£427
2021£398£452£448
2022£412£432£494
2023£444£471£509
2024£396£490£419
2025£383£440£515
2026£394£459
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG2 6EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG2 6EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Apr 202660, Quebec Road, Ilford, IG2 6ANTerracedFreehold£530,000
16 Jan 202643, Quebec Road, Ilford, IG1 4TUTerracedFreehold£593,000
14 Apr 202630, Quebec Road, Ilford, IG1 4TTTerracedFreehold£560,000
18 Mar 2026140, Perth Road, Ilford, IG2 6ASTerracedFreehold£520,000
01 Oct 2025132, Perth Road, Ilford, IG2 6ASTerracedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the IG2 6EB postcode area, located within Ley Street, there are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG2 6EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miAll-throughSeven Kings SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryNewbury Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryChristchurch Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG2 6EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG2 6EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidl11 Horns Road, Ilford, IG2 6QGWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miAldi8 Horns Road, Barkingside, IG2 6BEWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miM&SEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG2 7RHWalking directions to M&S

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,589

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IG2 6EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sunny Brar

Newbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Syeda Lovely Choudhury

Newbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Thavathuray Jeyaranjan

Newbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jas Athwal

Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford SouthE14001301
WardNewburyE05011250
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ley StreetE02000773
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 023AE01003752
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG2 6EB

Is IG2 6EB (Ley Street) safe?

The area around IG2 6EB records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft.

What is the average house price near IG2 6EB?

The median sale price around IG2 6EB in Ley Street is £496,250 (about £459 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG2 6EB?

There are 20 schools close to IG2 6EB, including Seven Kings School (Outstanding), Newbury Park Primary School (Good) and Christchurch Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG2 6EB?

The closest station to IG2 6EB is Gants Hill in TfL zone 4, about 976 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG2 6EB?

IG2 6EB scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,020 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG2 6EB (Ley Street) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering IG2 6EB is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Sunny Brar (Labour Party), Syeda Lovely Choudhury (Labour Party) and Thavathuray Jeyaranjan (Labour Party).