Postcode IG6 2RS 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 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Fairlop is £71,745 per year. The nearest station is Hainault located about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Fairlop has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,424 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Fairlop has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG6 2RS.
Fairlop near IG6 2RS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Hainault located about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Hainault | Central | Walking directions to Hainault |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Grange Hill | Central | Walking directions to Grange Hill |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Chigwell | Central | Walking directions to Chigwell |
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 2RS postcode area, located within Fairlop, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG6 2RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Limes Avenue, Epping Forest, IG7 5NF | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 250-260 Fencepiece Road, Fairlop, Ilford, IG6 2SU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Dash's Off Licence | Cleves Walk, Redbridge, IG6 2LD | Walking directions to Dash's Off Licence |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Cleves Walk, Redbridge, IG6 2LD | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Vida & Sons | New North Road, Redbridge, IG6 2UE | Walking directions to Vida & Sons |
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 2RS, 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.