Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

EASTERN AVENUE, IG2 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN AVENUE, IG2 6BF.

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Population

411

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 57,300 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG2 6BF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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4/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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8/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

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.

home £305,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British20.4%
Asian / British Asian60.9%
Black / African / Caribbean6.3%
Other / Mixed12.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences158
Anti-social behaviour145
Other theft52
Criminal damage and arson39
Theft from the person32

school Local Schools

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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils0.3 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.4 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.6 km
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Cranbrook Primary School

Good895 pupils1.0 km
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Newbury Park Primary School

Good870 pupils1.1 km
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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils1.1 km
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Highlands Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils1.3 km
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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Park Hotel1.0 km
  • Ilford Travelodge0.6 km
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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
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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

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
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
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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