Postcode IG6 2HU is located in a major urban area, within the Fairlop ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Barkingside North area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barkingside North is £68,704 per year. The nearest station is Fairlop located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Barkingside North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,660 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Barkingside North has a low crime rate, with approximately 53.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barkingside North is £68,704 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG6 2HU.
Barkingside North near IG6 2HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fairlop located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Fairlop | Central | Walking directions to Fairlop |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Hainault | Central | Walking directions to Hainault |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Barkingside | Central | Walking directions to Barkingside |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £510,000 in Fairlop area, with individual transactions ranging from £202,000 up to £940,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £667,500 |
| Flats | 17 | £320,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £557,500 |
| Terraced | 47 | £480,100 |
10 year median price trend in Fairlop
In the IG6 2HU postcode area, located within Barkingside North, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG6 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Baylis Food and Wine | 161 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2AJ | Walking directions to Baylis Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Patricija | 126 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2DU | Walking directions to Patricija |
| 0.4 mi | Acasa Delicatessen Limited | 102 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2DR | Walking directions to Acasa Delicatessen Limited |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cleves Walk, Redbridge, IG6 2LD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Dash's Off Licence | Cleves Walk, Redbridge, IG6 2LD | Walking directions to Dash's Off Licence |
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.