Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

BAXTER ROAD, IG1 2HN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAXTER ROAD, IG1 2HN.

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Population

522

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 46,700 /yr

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Employed

25%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG1 2HN 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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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 52% of tenure in IG1 2HN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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

An affordable area with active regeneration, IG1 2HN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge. Full-time employment stands at 12% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2HN are sourced from Output Area E00018752 (shared with 7 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 2HN. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.5%
Asian / British Asian43.3%
Black / African / Caribbean23.8%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

25%Active
FT: 12%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 265,000

1 sales · Mean £ 265,000

Terraced

£ 585,000

1 sales · Mean £ 585,000

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

IG1 2HN has low crime rates — 48 incidents 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 offences229
Anti-social behaviour186
Other theft49
Vehicle crime45
Public order44

school Local Schools

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Uphall Primary School

Requires Improvement903 pupils0.1 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils0.7 km
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Little Ilford School

Good1542 pupils0.7 km
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Cleveland Road Primary School

Outstanding877 pupils0.7 km
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Northbury Primary School

Good857 pupils0.8 km
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Woodlands Primary School

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

Outstanding0.9 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • WingFixx Ltd0.7 km
  • APNA DES0.8 km
  • Burgerbase Ilford0.7 km
  • JRC Global Buffet1.0 km
  • Oodles Chinese0.4 km
  • + 19 more
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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Josh Food0.7 km
  • RS Traders Limited0.3 km
  • Nisa Today0.6 km
  • Icestone Desserts0.7 km
  • P & S Chemists0.8 km
  • + 57 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Flavours Indi Spices0.6 km
  • Hing Wok0.6 km
  • Orange & Lemon Barking1.0 km
  • Kome Express1.0 km
  • Bubble & Straw0.7 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Jolly Fisherman PH0.8 km
  • The Papermakers Arms Public House0.9 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)1.0 km
  • Barking Park Hotel Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Quality Foods0.6 km
  • BB Fatima Cash & Carry0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barking1.2 km
  • Ilford1.2 km
  • Woodgrange Park1.8 km