Postcode IG6 2LW 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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fairlop is £71,745 per year. The nearest station is Fairlop located about 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Fairlop has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,080 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Fairlop has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Fairlop is £71,745 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 230 ft away from IG6 2LW.
Fairlop near IG6 2LW 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 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Fairlop | Central | Walking directions to Fairlop |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Hainault | Central | Walking directions to Hainault |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Barkingside | Central | Walking directions to Barkingside |
Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £500,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £540,750 |
| Terraced | 54 | £504,500 |
| Flats | 21 | £320,000 |
| Detached | 10 | £667,500 |
10 year median price trend in Fairlop
In the IG6 2LW postcode area, located within Fairlop, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG6 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Baylis Food and Wine | 161 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2AJ | Walking directions to Baylis Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Patricija | 126 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2DU | Walking directions to Patricija |
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Acasa Delicatessen Limited | 102 High Street, Ilford, IG6 2DR | Walking directions to Acasa Delicatessen Limited |
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.
Elected local representatives for IG6 2LW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bob Chattaway
Fairlop - Elected 7 May 2026
Erza Doda
Fairlop - Elected 7 May 2026
Yogesh Saini
Fairlop - Elected 7 May 2026
Wes Streeting
Ilford North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.