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IG6 2DD

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Fairlop

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Overview

Postcode IG6 2DD is located in a major urban area, within the Fairlop ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Fairlop area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 152.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairlop is £71,745 per year. The nearest station is Barkingside, about 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Barkingside Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Fairlop has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 49% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Fairlop has a very high crime rate, with approximately 152.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Fairlop is £71,745 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 48 ft away from IG6 2DD.

Flood risk

No risk

Fairlop near IG6 2DD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Barkingside located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG6 2DD
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

4

Barkingside

Central

Walking directions to Barkingside
0.7 mi

4

Fairlop

Central

Walking directions to Fairlop
1 mi

4

Newbury Park

Central

Walking directions to Newbury Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG6 2DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBarkingside Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Barkingside Recreation Ground
0.2 miBarnardo''s Village GreenSmallWalking directions to Barnardo''s Village Green

Area Profile

Population
456
Population density
9,827.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.09(+132%)
Anti-social behaviour
56.5(+110%)
Shoplifting
36.04(+261%)
Other theft
15.1(+32%)
Public order
12.18(+80%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
74
16.23%
Other White
69
15.13%
Pakistani
59
12.94%
Indian
48
10.53%
Caribbean
46
10.09%
Total population: 456

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
37.74%
No qualifications
67
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
13.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
11.29%
Level 3 (A level)
41
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 363

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
96
56.8%
Owns with a mortgage
32
18.93%
Owns outright
26
15.38%
Social rents from council
8
4.73%
Other forms of private rent
6
3.55%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Fairlop

Median price£499,500
Price per sq ft£525
Sales (last 12 months)128
Typical range (middle 50%)£390K – £566K

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £499,500 (about £525 per square foot) in Fairlop area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £820,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairlop over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£655,000£531
Semi-Detached34£545,000£512
Terraced64£499,500£553
Flats23£320,000£504

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairlop

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairlop.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£470,000£285,000£440,000£401,000
2017£550,000£265,000£454,000£431,000
2018£595,000£293,800£482,800£440,750
2019£600,000£277,500£457,500£425,000
2020£530,000£270,500£475,000£425,750
2021£675,000£285,000£518,750£465,000
2022£717,498£297,500£550,005£500,000
2023£665,000£295,000£553,000£467,250
2024£693,000£320,000£570,000£490,000
2025£665,000£315,000£535,750£497,500
2026£485,000£316,000£550,000£510,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairlop.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairlop.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£543£476£451£383
2017£472£445£452£441
2018£517£440£454£456
2019£457£426£452£453
2020£450£449£460£488
2021£550£481£477£482
2022£580£482£510£559
2023£528£455£535£526
2024£568£459£507£526
2025£531£500£522£535
2026£653£510£507£548
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairlop.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG6 2DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG6 2DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Dec 2025Flat 6, Grange Court, Horace Road, Ilford, IG6 2BHFlatsLeasehold£240,000
13 Apr 202649, High Street, Ilford, IG6 2ADOtherFreehold£475,000
08 Dec 202543, High Street, Ilford, IG6 2ADFlatsLeasehold£230,000
17 Sept 202515, Horace Road, Ilford, IG6 2BGTerracedFreehold£632,000
12 May 2026Flat 1, Linney House, 43, Tanners Lane, Ilford, IG6 1GPFlatsLeasehold£240,000

Schools

In the IG6 2DD postcode area, located within Fairlop, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG6 2DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMossford Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryIlford County High SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryAvanti Court Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG6 2DD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG6 2DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSainsbury's92-100 Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 1QEWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0 miIceland23 High Street, Barkingside, Ilford, IG6 2AWWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 miTesco796 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, IG6 1HYWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miAcasa Delicatessen Limited102 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2DRWalking directions to Acasa Delicatessen Limited
0.2 miPatricija126 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2DUWalking directions to Patricija

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 2DD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bob Chattaway

Fairlop - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Erza Doda

Fairlop - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Yogesh Saini

Fairlop - 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
WardFairlopE05011242
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)FairlopE02000756
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 006DE01003701
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG6 2DD

Is IG6 2DD (Fairlop) safe?

The area around IG6 2DD records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2DD?

The median sale price around IG6 2DD in Fairlop is £499,500 (about £525 per square foot) based on 128 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG6 2DD?

There are 19 schools close to IG6 2DD, including Mossford Green Primary School (Good), Ilford County High School (Good) and Avanti Court Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG6 2DD?

The closest station to IG6 2DD is Barkingside in TfL zone 4, about 577 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG6 2DD?

IG6 2DD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG6 2DD (Fairlop) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG6 2DD is Wes Streeting (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bob Chattaway (Labour Party), Erza Doda (Labour Party) and Yogesh Saini (Labour Party).