Postcode IG2 6LS 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 81% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Valentines Park.
Barkingside East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,930 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.
Barkingside East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.4 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 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 42 ft away from IG2 6LS.
Barkingside East near IG2 6LS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Gants Hill | Central | Walking directions to Gants Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Valentines Park | Large | Walking directions to Valentines Park |
| 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 6LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2025 | 477, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6LS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £560,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 48, Headley Drive, Ilford, IG2 6LX | Terraced | Freehold | £745,000 | |
| 23 May 2025 | 7, Headley Drive, Ilford, IG2 6LY | Terraced | Freehold | £708,000 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 472A, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 6EQ | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 02 Jun 2025 | 23, Parham Drive, Ilford, IG2 6NA | Terraced | Freehold | £850,000 |
In the IG2 6LS postcode area, located within Barkingside East, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG2 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 476-478 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6LE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Zone | Perth Road, Redbridge, IG2 6FL | Walking directions to Euro Zone |
| 0.2 mi | Lahori Paan Shop | Frinton Mews, Redbridge, IG2 6JD | Walking directions to Lahori Paan Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Where 2 Save | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HA | Walking directions to Where 2 Save |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 6LS, 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 6LS records about 24 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around IG2 6LS in Barkingside East is £607,500 (about £468 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to IG2 6LS, 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 6LS is Gants Hill in TfL zone 4, about 374 m away, serving the Central line.
IG2 6LS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,930 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 6LS 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).