Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

LOWBROOK ROAD, IG1 2HB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWBROOK ROAD, IG1 2HB.

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Population

530

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IG1 2HB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

IG1 2HB has a highly multicultural community character — 72% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 16.4% year-on-year.

home £323,400 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG1 2HB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lowbrook Road, 0.8km from Little Ilford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford ward and the Ilford South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, down 16.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2HB are sourced from Output Area E00018753 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2HB. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.0%
Asian / British Asian71.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed8.6%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 267,500

4 sales · Mean £ 271,750

Terraced

£ 355,000

5 sales · Mean £ 361,600

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IG1 2HB is moderate at 56 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences259
Anti-social behaviour187
Theft from the person91
Other theft70
Public order60

school Local Schools

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Cleveland Road Primary School

Outstanding877 pupils0.4 km
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Uphall Primary School

Requires Improvement903 pupils0.4 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils0.7 km
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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils0.8 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils0.8 km
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Little Ilford School

Good1542 pupils0.9 km
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Woodlands Primary School

Good755 pupils0.9 km
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St Winefride's RC Primary School

Outstanding1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

105 nearby
  • Romford Road Mini Market0.9 km
  • Tristar Newsagents0.9 km
  • Eggfree Cake Box0.3 km
  • Barking Muslims Association Trust1.0 km
  • Loxford Service Station1.0 km
  • + 100 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Bel Pomodoro0.9 km
  • BurgoTown0.9 km
  • MI CHAII0.3 km
  • Amazing Burger Ilford1.0 km
  • Chef's Pizza1.0 km
  • + 55 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Big Papas Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Bombay Kebabs0.3 km
  • Kome Express0.6 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Edesa1.0 km
  • + 56 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Papermakers Arms Public House0.6 km
  • O'Neills0.8 km
  • Bar 21 Ilford0.6 km
  • Jono's Freehouse0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Best Inn Hotel1.0 km
  • Cranford Hotel1.0 km
  • York Hotel0.9 km
  • Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.6 km
  • Travelodge Central0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Quality Foods0.2 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford0.8 km
  • Barking1.5 km
  • Manor Park1.8 km