IG2 6ER is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cranbrook Road, 0.2km from Gants Hill in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% 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 £617k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6ER are sourced from Output Area E00175127 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6ER.
501
32
£ 55,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG2 6ER is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 78% private renter occupancy, IG2 6ER is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 32).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG2 6ER. The average age is 31.6. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 655,000
5 sales · Mean £ 638,600
Flat
£ 302,500
2 sales · Mean £ 302,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG2 6ER 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
Cranbrook Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Highlands Primary School
Redbridge Primary School
Newbury Park Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Park Hotel0.7 km
- Rossmore Hotel0.9 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.8 km
- Ilford Travelodge0.5 km
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Beehive Wine Store1.0 km
- New Cabin0.9 km
- Shalom Hot Bagel Bakery0.3 km
- Chandra Stores0.4 km
- Ajwa sweets0.4 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Chaiiwala Gants Hill0.1 km
- Creams Cafe0.2 km
- Naan Staap0.1 km
- Station Cafe0.3 km
- Wah Bey0.1 km
- + 37 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Mahtma Gandhi0.7 km
- Kebabish Original0.3 km
- Fam'z0.1 km
- Mama’s peri peri0.3 km
- Yokoso Sushi0.3 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Frenford Club0.8 km
- King George V Public House0.5 km
- Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.3 km
- Infinity0.3 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park1.7 km
- Ilford1.7 km
- Seven Kings2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG26ER · Data under Open Government Licence