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.
CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6EP.
393
39
£ 55,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Valentines High School
Cranbrook Primary School
Gearies Primary School
Highlands Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Redbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
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, 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
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Postcode Profile: IG26EP · Data under Open Government Licence