Postcode IG2 6UW is located in a major urban area, within the Barkingside ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Barkingside West area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barkingside West is £74,061 per year. The nearest station is Gants Hill located about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is The Glade.
Barkingside West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,747 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Barkingside West has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 3.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barkingside West is £74,061 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from IG2 6UW.
Barkingside West near IG2 6UW 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Gants Hill | Central | Walking directions to Gants Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 6UW postcode area, located within Barkingside West, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG2 6UW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Gants Hill News | Redbridge, IG2 6UF | Walking directions to Gants Hill News |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 476-478 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6LE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Ashley's News | Beehive Lane, Redbridge, IG4 5EF | Walking directions to Ashley's News |
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.