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IG6 2RT

Tower Close

Fairlop

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Detailed insights for IG6 2RT

Overview

Postcode IG6 2RT 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 Hainault, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
53.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Fairlop has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,451 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Fairlop has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53.8%

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.

Income level

5/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near IG6 2RT.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Hainault located about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG6 2RT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

4

Hainault

Central

Walking directions to Hainault
0.8 mi

4

Chigwell

Central

Walking directions to Chigwell
0.8 mi

4

Grange Hill

Central

Walking directions to Grange Hill

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
8,664.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.33(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.68(-68%)
Vehicle crime
5.28(-44%)
Public order
4.15(-39%)
Burglary
3.02(-45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
94
35.47%
African
49
18.49%
Other White
29
10.94%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
10.19%
Indian
14
5.28%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
26.8%
No qualifications
39
20.1%
Level 3 (A level)
38
19.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
13.92%
Apprenticeship
17
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
49
46.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
21.7%
Owns with a mortgage
17
16.04%
Other social rented
8
7.55%
Owns outright
7
6.6%
Total households: 106

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 2RT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG6 2RT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Dec 202588, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RDDetachedFreehold£1,700,000
06 Nov 202558, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RDDetachedFreehold£990,000
29 Jul 202572, Bracken Drive, Chigwell, IG7 5RDDetachedFreehold£1,650,000
07 Nov 202560, Copthorne Avenue, Ilford, IG6 2SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£636,000
31 Mar 202522, Copthorne Avenue, Ilford, IG6 2SQSemi-DetachedFreehold£485,000

Schools

In the IG6 2RT postcode area, located within Fairlop, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG6 2RT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLimes Farm Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLimes Farm Infant School and NurseryAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimaryFairlop Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG6 2RT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG6 2RT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLidl250-260 Fencepiece Road, Fairlop, Ilford, IG6 2SUWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miLondisLimes Avenue, Epping Forest, IG7 5NFWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miDash's Off LicenceCleves Walk, Redbridge, IG6 2LDWalking directions to Dash's Off Licence
0.4 miCo-op FoodCleves Walk, Redbridge, IG6 2LDWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 2RT, 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 006FE01003703
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG6 2RT

Is IG6 2RT (Fairlop) safe?

The area around IG6 2RT records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 2RT?

The median sale price around IG6 2RT 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 2RT?

There are 12 schools close to IG6 2RT, including Limes Farm Junior School (Good), Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery (Good) and Fairlop Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG6 2RT?

The closest station to IG6 2RT is Hainault in TfL zone 4, about 1,229 m away, serving the Central line.

How deprived is the area around IG6 2RT?

IG6 2RT scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,451 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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