IG2 6EJ is a mixed residential area on Eastern Avenue, 0.5km from Gants Hill in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Valentines ward and the Ilford South constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in IG2, IG2 6EJ offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £465k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6EJ are sourced from Output Area E00018883 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EASTERN AVENUE, IG2 6EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EASTERN AVENUE, IG2 6EJ.
448
40
£ 58,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG2 6EJ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. IG2 6EJ's low deprivation rank, 76% ownership, and £465k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £465k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG2 6EJ. The average age is 40.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 465,000
3 sales · Mean £ 415,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG2 6EJ is moderate at 55 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
Newbury Park Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
Seven Kings School
Christchurch Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Big Portion Supermarket0.6 km
- Cranbrook Road Post Office & Store0.6 km
- Fags & Mags0.8 km
- Mustafa’s fruit n Veg0.6 km
- Sathyam0.8 km
- + 36 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Ilford Bowling Club0.6 km
- Faces Nightclub0.3 km
- Infinity0.4 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.9 km
- King George V Public House0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Chef Sabor0.6 km
- Gardeners Cottage Cafe0.6 km
- Luigi's Ristorante0.6 km
- Mirage Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
- Abigails Cafe0.5 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
35 nearby- Amuthu0.9 km
- Citi Kitchen London0.6 km
- Morley's0.8 km
- Mr. Chicken0.8 km
- Bahubali Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Ilford Travelodge0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd1.0 km
- Park Hotel1.0 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Nisa Local0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park1.2 km
- Ilford1.8 km
- Seven Kings2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG26EJ · Data under Open Government Licence