IG2 6BE is a safe, established residential area on Horns Road, 0.3km from Newbury Park in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Aldborough ward and the Ilford North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG2 6BE offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% 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 rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £499k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6BE are sourced from Output Area E00175175 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNS ROAD, IG2 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNS ROAD, IG2 6BE.
361
32
£ 60,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG2 6BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines IG2 6BE — 63% 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 6BE. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Semi-Detached
£ 499,000
1 sales · Mean £ 499,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG2 6BE has low crime rates — 47 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.
school Local Schools
Newbury Park Primary School
Oaks Park High School
Seven Kings School
Aldborough Primary School
Downshall Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
St Aidan's Catholic Primary Academy
William Torbitt Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- E N Market0.7 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent0.9 km
- Sports Direct0.7 km
- Delta Wine0.9 km
- Fags & Mags0.2 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Coconut Bay0.3 km
- Mirage Turkish Restaurant0.2 km
- Abigails Cafe0.9 km
- Vijay's Virasat Ltd0.1 km
- Banana Leaf0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Dragon House0.9 km
- Phuket0.9 km
- Amuthu0.2 km
- Morley's0.2 km
- Mr. Chicken0.2 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.0 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park0.4 km
- Seven Kings1.5 km
- Ilford2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Newbury Park Station0.4 km
- Newbury Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Newbury Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Newbury Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG26BE · Data under Open Government Licence