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IG6 2LP

Marlowe Close

Fairlop

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Detailed insights for IG6 2LP

Overview

Postcode IG6 2LP 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 low crime levels, with around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairlop is £71,745 per year. The nearest station is Fairlop, about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.2%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Fairlop has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,422 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Fairlop has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21.2%

Approximately 21.2% 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 131 ft away from IG6 2LP.

Flood risk

No risk

Fairlop near IG6 2LP 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 Fairlop located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG6 2LP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

4

Fairlop

Central

Walking directions to Fairlop
0.6 mi

4

Hainault

Central

Walking directions to Hainault
0.7 mi

4

Barkingside

Central

Walking directions to Barkingside

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
353
Population density
10,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.49(-63%)
Vehicle crime
5.94(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.15(-81%)
Public order
3.17(-53%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.77(-51%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
103
29.26%
Indian
56
15.91%
Other White
46
13.07%
Bangladeshi
33
9.38%
Pakistani
30
8.52%
Total population: 352

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
34.19%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.91%
No qualifications
43
15.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
12.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 272

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
43
38.05%
Owns outright
26
23.01%
Social rents from council
23
20.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.04%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.65%
Total households: 113

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 2LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG6 2LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 202637, Fencepiece Road, Ilford, IG6 2LYTerracedFreehold£500,000
11 Mar 202614B, Fencepiece Road, Ilford, IG6 2JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£510,000
26 Nov 202549, Tomswood Hill, Ilford, IG6 2HLTerracedFreehold£450,000
31 Oct 202518, Addison Road, Ilford, IG6 2LWSemi-DetachedFreehold£638,000
21 Mar 202513, Addison Road, Ilford, IG6 2LWTerracedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the IG6 2LP postcode area, located within Fairlop, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG6 2LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryClore Tikva SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryWohl Ilford Jewish Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.2 miSecondaryKing Solomon High SchoolVoluntary aided school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG6 2LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBaylis Food and Wine161 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2AJWalking directions to Baylis Food and Wine
0.3 miPatricija126 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2DUWalking directions to Patricija
0.3 miAcasa Delicatessen Limited102 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2DRWalking directions to Acasa Delicatessen Limited
0.4 miCo-op FoodCleves Walk, Redbridge, IG6 2LDWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miDash's Off LicenceCleves Walk, Redbridge, IG6 2LDWalking directions to Dash's Off Licence

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 2LP, 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 006CE01003700
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG6 2LP

Is IG6 2LP (Fairlop) safe?

The area around IG6 2LP records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2LP?

The median sale price around IG6 2LP 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 2LP?

There are 14 schools close to IG6 2LP, including Clore Tikva School (Good), Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School (Good) and King Solomon High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG6 2LP?

The closest station to IG6 2LP is Fairlop in TfL zone 4, about 480 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG6 2LP?

IG6 2LP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,422 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ilford North covering IG6 2LP 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).