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IG2 6TP

Roll Gardens

Barkingside

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Overview

Postcode IG2 6TP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Clayhall Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Barkingside East has an average crime rate, with approximately 72.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Barkingside East is £74,509 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from IG2 6TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Barkingside East near IG2 6TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG2 6TP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

Walking directions to Gants Hill

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG2 6TP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miClayhall ParkLargeWalking directions to Clayhall Park

Area Profile

Population
343
Population density
8,955.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
58.71(+119%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.36(+4%)
Other theft
7.86(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(+5%)
Vehicle crime
5.55(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other Asian
69
20%
Other White
55
15.94%
Bangladeshi
54
15.65%
British
46
13.33%
Other
42
12.17%
Total population: 345

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
117
40.07%
No qualifications
54
18.49%
Level 3 (A level)
44
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
11.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
9.25%
Total 16+ residents: 292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
40
37.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
32
29.63%
Owns with a mortgage
28
25.93%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.56%
Shared ownership
1
0.93%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Barkingside

Median price£607,500
Price per sq ft£468
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£295K – £675K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barkingside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached22£670,000£505
Terraced31£640,000£499
Flats20£180,973£284

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barkingside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barkingside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barkingside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barkingside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barkingside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG2 6TP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 2025140, Gantshill Crescent, Ilford, IG2 6TSTerracedFreehold£500,000
20 Mar 2025103, Gantshill Crescent, Ilford, IG2 6TRTerracedFreehold£525,000
26 Jun 202586, Glenwood Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6XUTerracedFreehold£675,000
09 May 202582, Glenwood Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6XUSemi-DetachedFreehold£750,000
08 May 202563, Glenwood Gardens, Ilford, IG2 6XUTerracedFreehold£611,000

Schools

In the IG2 6TP postcode area, located within Barkingside East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG2 6TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGearies Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableBeehive Preparatory SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG2 6TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG2 6TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miGants Hill Food & WineWoodford Avenue, Redbridge, IG2 6UFWalking directions to Gants Hill Food & Wine
0.2 miArmadaEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG2 6NEWalking directions to Armada
0.2 miTesco Express476-478 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6LEWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miEuro ZonePerth Road, Redbridge, IG2 6FLWalking directions to Euro Zone
0.2 miSainsbury's LocalCranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HEWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local

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 6TP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harminder Singh Bal

Barkingside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Martin Sachs

Barkingside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Syeda Ferdause Pasha

Barkingside - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Wes Streeting

Ilford North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford NorthE14001300
WardBarkingsideE05011235
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barkingside EastE02000765
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 015DE01003653
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG2 6TP

Is IG2 6TP (Barkingside East) safe?

The area around IG2 6TP 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.

What is the average house price near IG2 6TP?

The median sale price around IG2 6TP in Barkingside East is £607,500 (about £468 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG2 6TP?

There are 17 schools close to IG2 6TP, including Gearies Primary School (Outstanding), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Beehive Preparatory School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG2 6TP?

The closest station to IG2 6TP is Gants Hill in TfL zone 4, about 346 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG2 6TP?

IG2 6TP 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).

Who represents IG2 6TP (Barkingside East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG2 6TP 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).