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IG6 1EQ

Cranbrook Road

Barkingside

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Overview

Postcode IG6 1EQ is located in a major urban area, within the Barkingside ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Newbury Park area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newbury Park is £75,733 per year. The nearest station is Barkingside, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barkingside Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Newbury Park has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,428 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Newbury Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.9%

Approximately 14.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Newbury Park is £75,733 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from IG6 1EQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Newbury Park near IG6 1EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Barkingside located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG6 1EQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Barkingside

Central

Walking directions to Barkingside
0.7 mi

4

Gants Hill

Central

Walking directions to Gants Hill
0.8 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG6 1EQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBarkingside Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Barkingside Recreation Ground
0.3 miBarnardo''s Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Barnardo''s Village Green

Area Profile

Population
396
Population density
6,130 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.56(+8%)
Other theft
17.3(+51%)
Shoplifting
16.26(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.16(-47%)
Vehicle crime
11.01(+18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
103
25.94%
Bangladeshi
76
19.14%
British
62
15.62%
Pakistani
40
10.08%
Other White
34
8.56%
Total population: 397

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
155
52.54%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.9%
No qualifications
39
13.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
7.8%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
41.32%
Owns outright
32
26.45%
Social rents from council
16
13.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
12.4%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.48%
Total households: 121

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 IG6 1EQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG6 1EQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Jun 2025766, Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG6 1EQFlatsLeasehold£185,000
18 Dec 2025807, Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG6 1JBDetachedFreehold£750,000
20 Feb 2026803, Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG6 1JATerracedFreehold£590,000
30 Apr 202610, Hastings Avenue, Ilford, IG6 1DZTerracedFreehold£635,000
18 Mar 202553, Burford Close, Ilford, IG6 1ESTerracedFreehold£476,500

Schools

In the IG6 1EQ postcode area, located within Newbury Park, there are 11 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG6 1EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFullwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Augustine's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGearies Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG6 1EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG6 1EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco796 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG6 1HYWalking directions to Tesco
0.4 miSainsbury's92-100 Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miIceland23 High Street, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2AWWalking directions to Iceland
0.4 miCo-op Food175 Longwood Gardens, Ilford, IG5 0ENWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miJudiya Enterprises171 Longwood Gardens, Ilford, IG5 0ENWalking directions to Judiya Enterprises

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 IG6 1EQ, 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)Newbury ParkE02000767
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 017AE01003638
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG6 1EQ

Is IG6 1EQ (Newbury Park) safe?

The area around IG6 1EQ records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near IG6 1EQ?

The median sale price around IG6 1EQ in Newbury Park is £607,500 (about £468 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG6 1EQ?

There are 19 schools close to IG6 1EQ, including Fullwood Primary School (Outstanding), St Augustine's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Gearies Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG6 1EQ?

The closest station to IG6 1EQ is Barkingside in TfL zone 4, about 824 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG6 1EQ?

IG6 1EQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,428 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG6 1EQ (Newbury Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG6 1EQ 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).