Postcode IG2 6SH 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barkingside East is £74,509 per year. The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.
Barkingside East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,532 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Barkingside East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 245 ft away from IG2 6SH.
Barkingside East near IG2 6SH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Gants Hill | Central | Walking directions to Gants Hill |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Newbury Park | Central | Walking directions to Newbury Park |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Barkingside | Central | Walking directions to Barkingside |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Glade | Small | Walking directions to The Glade |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Barkingside area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,025,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £855,000 |
| Flats | 19 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £620,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £650,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barkingside
In the IG2 6SH postcode area, located within Barkingside East, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG2 6SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 476-478 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6LE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.4 mi | Co-Op | Tring Close, Redbridge, IG2 7LQ | Walking directions to Co-Op |
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: 16/01/2026.