Postcode IG2 6LL is located in a major urban area, within the Barkingside ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Barkingside East area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barkingside East is £74,509 per year. The nearest station is Gants Hill, about 0.1 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Glade.
Barkingside East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,262 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.
Barkingside East has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barkingside East is £74,509 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 53 ft away from IG2 6LL.
Barkingside East near IG2 6LL 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Gants Hill | Central | Walking directions to Gants Hill |
| 1 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £607,500 (about £468 per square foot) in Barkingside area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £960,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £670,000 | £505 |
| Terraced | 31 | £640,000 | £499 |
| Flats | 20 | £180,973 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £586,100 | £240,000 | £540,000 | £510,000 |
| 2017 | £585,000 | £275,000 | £561,250 | £541,250 |
| 2018 | £550,000 | £258,000 | £565,500 | £525,000 |
| 2019 | £392,000 | £192,500 | £570,000 | £515,000 |
| 2020 | £517,500 | £230,000 | £605,000 | £550,000 |
| 2021 | £630,000 | £265,000 | £650,000 | £560,000 |
| 2022 | £677,500 | £265,000 | £671,500 | £602,500 |
| 2023 | £590,000 | £215,000 | £665,000 | £583,500 |
| 2024 | £650,000 | £235,000 | £650,000 | £595,000 |
| 2025 | £740,000 | £185,000 | £685,000 | £625,000 |
| 2026 | — | £221,750 | £675,000 | £642,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £459 | £420 | £410 | £405 |
| 2017 | £386 | £464 | £451 | £429 |
| 2018 | £396 | £384 | £421 | £468 |
| 2019 | £499 | £370 | £435 | £425 |
| 2020 | £331 | £328 | £419 | £430 |
| 2021 | £428 | £395 | £474 | £448 |
| 2022 | £657 | £434 | £474 | £498 |
| 2023 | £415 | £413 | £465 | £491 |
| 2024 | £408 | £442 | £486 | £493 |
| 2025 | £480 | £365 | £508 | £492 |
| 2026 | — | £341 | £468 | £481 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG2 6LL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb 2026 | Flat 3, 393, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6LR | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 04 Mar 2026 | Flat 22, City Gate House, 399 - 425, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £223,500 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | Flat 116, City Gate House, 399 - 425, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6BF | Flats | Leasehold | £235,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 58, Gabrielle House, 332 - 336, Perth Road, Ilford, IG2 6FF | Flats | Leasehold | £320,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 36, Gabrielle House, 332 - 336, Perth Road, Ilford, IG2 6FF | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 |
In the IG2 6LL postcode area, located within Barkingside East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG2 6LL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Euro Zone | Perth Road, Redbridge, IG2 6FL | Walking directions to Euro Zone |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 476-478 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6LE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Adele | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HE | Walking directions to Adele |
| 0.1 mi | Lahori Paan Shop | Frinton Mews, Redbridge, IG2 6JD | Walking directions to Lahori Paan Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG2 6LL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Harminder Singh Bal
Barkingside - Elected 7 May 2026
Martin Sachs
Barkingside - Elected 7 May 2026
Syeda Ferdause Pasha
Barkingside - Elected 7 May 2026
Wes Streeting
Ilford North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG2 6LL records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around IG2 6LL in Barkingside East is £607,500 (about £468 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to IG2 6LL, including Valentines High School (Outstanding), Gearies Primary School (Outstanding) and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG2 6LL is Gants Hill in TfL zone 4, about 104 m away, serving the Central line.
IG2 6LL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,262 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG2 6LL is Wes Streeting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Harminder Singh Bal (Labour Party), Martin Sachs (Labour Party) and Syeda Ferdause Pasha (Labour Party).