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IG2 7RX

Eastern Avenue

Aldborough

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Detailed insights for IG2 7RX

Overview

Postcode IG2 7RX is located in a major urban area, within the Aldborough ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Aldborough Hatch area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aldborough Hatch is £75,675 per year. The nearest station is Newbury Park, about 0.3 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Seven Kings Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
4.9%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Aldborough Hatch has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,172 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Aldborough Hatch has a low crime rate, with approximately 54.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.9%

Approximately 4.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Aldborough Hatch is £75,675 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 36 ft away from IG2 7RX.

Flood risk

No risk

Aldborough Hatch near IG2 7RX 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 Newbury Park located about 0.3 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG2 7RX
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park
0.7 mi

4

Barkingside

Central

Walking directions to Barkingside
0.9 mi

4

Seven Kings

Elizabeth, Greater Anglia

Walking directions to Seven Kings

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG2 7RX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miSeven Kings ParkLargeWalking directions to Seven Kings Park
0.4 miIlford War Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Ilford War Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
7,214.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.6(-27%)
Vehicle crime
9.34(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.88(-74%)
Public order
6.39(-5%)
Robbery
5.41(+52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
82
19.03%
Other Asian
77
17.87%
Indian
73
16.94%
Bangladeshi
43
9.98%
Other
37
8.58%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
40.67%
No qualifications
51
15.6%
Level 3 (A level)
47
14.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
11.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
9.48%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
42
34.43%
Owns with a mortgage
40
32.79%
Owns outright
29
23.77%
Social rents from council
6
4.92%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.28%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Aldborough

Median price£500,000
Price per sq ft£486
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£318K – £575K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £486 per square foot) in Aldborough area, with individual transactions ranging from £178,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aldborough over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£680,000£461
Semi-Detached13£575,000£509
Terraced45£527,000£523
Flats29£287,500£465

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aldborough

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£432,500£462,500
2017£425,000£285,000£450,000£452,000
2018£650,000£300,000£427,500£455,000
2019£457,000£272,000£447,500£450,000
2020£514,766£235,625£440,000£445,000
2021£700,000£300,000£507,500£500,000
2022£660,000£275,000£521,000£521,000
2023£580,000£250,000£470,000£522,500
2024£587,000£300,000£508,000£516,000
2025£565,000£302,500£565,000£520,000
2026£735,000£262,500£595,000£551,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aldborough.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldborough.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£435£427£437
2017£427£452£396£455
2018£403£455£504£452
2019£467£439£440£423
2020£440£397£481£429
2021£532£447£444£465
2022£579£473£500£516
2023£465£417£510£502
2024£467£394£517£520
2025£472£472£450£505
2026£390£421£533£429
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aldborough.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG2 7RX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG2 7RX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Nov 2025755B, Eastern Avenue, Ilford, IG2 7RXFlatsLeasehold£125,000
11 Dec 20259, Stapleford Avenue, Ilford, IG2 7RUTerracedFreehold£280,000
14 Mar 202517, Suffolk Court, Suffolk Road, Ilford, IG3 8JQFlatsLeasehold£300,000
13 Jun 202519, Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PLTerracedFreehold£610,000
26 Mar 2025Flat 7, Acorn Court, 6, Oaks Lane, Ilford, IG2 7PLFlatsLeasehold£300,000

Schools

In the IG2 7RX postcode area, located within Aldborough Hatch, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG2 7RX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryWilliam Torbitt Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryOaks Park High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableHatchside SchoolFree schools special

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG2 7RX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG2 7RX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miM&SEastern Avenue, Redbridge, IG2 7RHWalking directions to M&S

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 7RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jyotsna Rahman Islam

Aldborough - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kam Rai

Aldborough - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Lebo Phakoe

Aldborough - 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
WardAldboroughE05011234
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aldborough HatchE02000763
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 013CE01003641
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG2 7RX

Is IG2 7RX (Aldborough Hatch) safe?

The area around IG2 7RX records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 7RX?

The median sale price around IG2 7RX in Aldborough Hatch is £500,000 (about £486 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG2 7RX?

There are 15 schools close to IG2 7RX, including William Torbitt Primary School (Good), Oaks Park High School (Good) and Hatchside School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG2 7RX?

The closest station to IG2 7RX is Newbury Park in TfL zone 4, about 423 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG2 7RX?

IG2 7RX scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,172 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG2 7RX (Aldborough Hatch) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG2 7RX is Wes Streeting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jyotsna Rahman Islam (Labour Party), Kam Rai (Labour Party) and Lebo Phakoe (Labour Party).