Postcode IG2 6XU 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.5 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 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Clayhall Park.
Barkingside East has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,981 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Barkingside East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.5 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG2 6XU.
Barkingside East near IG2 6XU 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Gants Hill | Central | Walking directions to Gants Hill |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Clayhall Park | Large | Walking directions to Clayhall Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £575,000 in Barkingside area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 29 | £645,000 |
| Detached | 1 | £625,000 |
| Flats | 20 | £179,225 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £675,000 |
10 year median price trend in Barkingside
In the IG2 6XU postcode area, located within Barkingside East, there are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG2 6XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gants Hill Food & Wine | Woodford Avenue, Redbridge, IG2 6UF | Walking directions to Gants Hill Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 476-478 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG2 6LE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Armada | Eastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG2 6NE | Walking directions to Armada |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Zone | Perth Road, Redbridge, IG2 6FL | Walking directions to Euro Zone |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's Local | Cranbrook Road, Redbridge, IG2 6HE | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.
Elected local representatives for IG2 6XU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.