Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6EP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6EP.

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Population

393

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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5/10
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9/10
workEmployment
3/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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Area Character

IG2 6EP has a highly multicultural community character — 58% 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 up 5.9% year-on-year.

home £498,500 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG2 6EP is a safe, established residential area on Cranbrook Road, 0.3km from Gants Hill in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the Ilford South constituency.

IG2 6EP is 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a independent professional metro services zone — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £498k, up 5.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6EP are sourced from Output Area E00018598 (shared with 15 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 6EP. The average age is 39.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British24.7%
Asian / British Asian58.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.3%
Other / Mixed11.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 625,000

5 sales · Mean £ 631,000

Flat

£ 245,500

2 sales · Mean £ 245,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IG2 6EP is moderate at 54 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 offences129
Anti-social behaviour70
Other theft41
Criminal damage and arson38
Theft from the person34

school Local Schools

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Valentines High School

Outstanding1353 pupils0.2 km
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Cranbrook Primary School

Good895 pupils0.7 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils0.8 km
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Highlands Primary School

Outstanding687 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils1.0 km
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Christchurch Primary School

Good1153 pupils1.2 km
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Good747 pupils1.2 km
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Redbridge Primary School

Outstanding876 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Ashleys News0.7 km
  • Jay Dee Newsagent1.0 km
  • Big Portion Supermarket0.1 km
  • Cranbrook Road Post Office & Store0.0 km
  • Mustafa’s fruit n Veg0.1 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Infinity0.5 km
  • The Beehive Harvester0.6 km
  • The Ilford Bowling Club0.1 km
  • Faces Nightclub0.5 km
  • Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.4 km
  • + 2 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

41 nearby
  • Black Lotus0.5 km
  • Caraway0.3 km
  • Divino Wine Bar Lounge0.3 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Firebean Mexican Kitchen0.4 km
  • + 36 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Dragon House1.0 km
  • Ghost Burgers0.5 km
  • Kim Wah Take Away0.6 km
  • New Favourite Chicken0.4 km
  • Phuket0.9 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Ilford Travelodge0.6 km
  • Park Hotel0.6 km
  • Rossmore Hotel0.8 km
  • Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford1.5 km
  • Newbury Park1.7 km
  • Seven Kings2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Gants Hill Underground Station0.4 km
  • Gants Hill Underground Station0.4 km