IG2 6BF is a safe, established residential area on Eastern Avenue, 0.2km from Gants Hill in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG2 6BF offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 28) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% 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 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k, down 32.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00185723 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTERN AVENUE, IG2 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN AVENUE, IG2 6BF.
411
28
£ 57,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG2 6BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
IG2 6BF has a highly multicultural community character — 61% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending down 32.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG2 6BF. The average age is 27.6. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 297,500
14 sales · Mean £ 290,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG2 6BF is moderate at 51 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
Valentines High School
Gearies Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
Newbury Park Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
Highlands Primary School
Redbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Park Hotel1.0 km
- Ilford Travelodge0.6 km
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Ashleys News0.6 km
- Era Food0.8 km
- GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.9 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent0.5 km
- Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.6 km
- + 30 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Infinity0.1 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.6 km
- Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.2 km
- King George V Public House0.3 km
- The Ilford Bowling Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Black Lotus0.1 km
- Caraway0.2 km
- Divino Wine Bar Lounge0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Firebean Mexican Kitchen0.2 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Dragon House0.5 km
- Eden Peri Peri0.9 km
- Ghost Burgers0.2 km
- Kim Wah Take Away0.6 km
- New Favourite Chicken0.1 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park1.5 km
- Ilford1.9 km
- Seven Kings2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: IG26BF · Data under Open Government Licence