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IG2 6EW

Cranbrook

Redbridge

England / London / Redbridge / Valentines Park & Cranbrook / Cranbrook / IG2 6EW

Overview

Postcode IG2 6EW is located in a major urban area, within the Cranbrook ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Valentines Park & Cranbrook area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 251.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £55,100 per year. The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Valentines Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
252
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,629 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 48% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Valentines Park & Cranbrook has a very high crime rate, with approximately 251.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

12.2%

Approximately 12.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income of residents in Valentines Park & Cranbrook is £55,100 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 4 ft away from IG2 6EW.

Flood risk

No risk

Valentines Park & Cranbrook near IG2 6EW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.3 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

1 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Parks

DistanceNameSize
0.4 miValentines ParkLarge
0.1 miThe GladeSmall

Area Profile

Population
397
Population density
8,494.6 per km²

Demographics

Pakistani
83
20.96%
Indian
71
17.93%
British
60
15.15%
Bangladeshi
50
12.63%
Other White
34
8.59%
Total population: 396

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
45
34.35%
Owns outright
39
29.77%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.37%
Other social rented
13
9.92%
Social rents from council
3
2.29%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Cranbrook

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £640,000 in Cranbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,540,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£1,139,500
Flats8£251,750
Semi-Detached12£762,500
Terraced29£660,000

10 years price trend in Cranbrook

Schools

In the IG2 6EW postcode area, located within Valentines Park & Cranbrook, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryValentines High SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryCranbrook Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryGearies Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miDevrim Corner SupermarketCranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6EW
0.2 miIcelandCranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HA
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalCranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HE
0.3 miGants Hill NewsRedbridge, IG2 6UF
0.3 miTesco Express476-478 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6LE

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.