IG2 6AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from Newbury Park in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Newbury ward and the Ilford South constituency.
Within the IG2 district, this postcode is characterised by 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. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00018890 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG2 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG2 6AY.
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34
£ 58,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines IG2 6AY — 76% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG2 6AY. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG2 6AY is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Newbury Park Primary School
Seven Kings School
Oaks Park High School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
Aldborough Primary School
Downshall Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- E N Market0.9 km
- Sports Direct1.0 km
- Ley Street Food & Wine1.0 km
- Delta Wine0.9 km
- Fags & Mags0.0 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
15 nearby- Coconut Bay0.4 km
- Mirage Turkish Restaurant0.1 km
- Abigails Cafe1.0 km
- Vijay's Virasat Ltd0.2 km
- McDonald’s0.1 km
- + 10 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Phuket1.0 km
- Boujee boba1.0 km
- Fruitea boba1.0 km
- Amuthu0.1 km
- Morley's0.0 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park0.6 km
- Seven Kings1.4 km
- Ilford1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: IG26AY · Data under Open Government Licence