IG2 6BX is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Perth Road, 0.2km from Gants Hill in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Valentines ward and the Ilford South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG2 6BX offers a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% 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 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £662k, down 19.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00175173 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PERTH ROAD, IG2 6BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PERTH ROAD, IG2 6BX.
627
30
£ 58,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG2 6BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
IG2 6BX has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community. Property prices are trending down 19.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG2 6BX. The average age is 29.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 662,000
3 sales · Mean £ 716,333
Flat
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG2 6BX is moderate at 56 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
Highlands Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
Redbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Big Portion Supermarket0.4 km
- Cranbrook Road Post Office & Store0.4 km
- Mustafa’s fruit n Veg0.4 km
- Gants Hill Superfoods0.2 km
- Rey0.6 km
- + 26 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- The Ilford Bowling Club0.5 km
- Faces Nightclub0.2 km
- Infinity0.2 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.6 km
- Frenford Club0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Chef Sabor0.4 km
- Gardeners Cottage Cafe0.5 km
- Luigi's Ristorante0.4 km
- Abigails Cafe0.6 km
- Amigos Burgers and Shakes0.1 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Citi Kitchen London0.4 km
- Bahubali Restaurants Ltd0.0 km
- Biryani Guys0.2 km
- Boba Bliss0.1 km
- Gants Hill Kebab House0.1 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ilford Travelodge0.6 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.9 km
- Park Hotel0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park1.5 km
- Ilford1.8 km
- Seven Kings2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG26BX · Data under Open Government Licence