Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

SHERWOOD ROAD, IG6 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD ROAD, IG6 1BL.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 54,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG6 1BL 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.

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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

49% of IG6 1BL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.

home £408,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG6 1BL is a safe, established residential area on Sherwood Road, 0.6km from Barkingside in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Aldborough ward and the Ilford North constituency.

This is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £408k, up 12.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IG6 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00018341 (shared with 8 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 IG6 1BL. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British50.6%
Asian / British Asian37.2%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
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

Terraced

£ 408,000

3 sales · Mean £ 428,000

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

IG6 1BL has low crime rates — 34 incidents 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 offences89
Anti-social behaviour54
Vehicle crime28
Other theft18
Shoplifting17

school Local Schools

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Oaks Park High School

Good1849 pupils0.5 km
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Fullwood Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils0.6 km
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Newbury Park Primary School

Good870 pupils0.6 km
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Avanti Court Primary School

Good669 pupils0.7 km
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School

Good445 pupils0.8 km
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William Torbitt Primary School

Good647 pupils1.0 km
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Hatchside School

31 pupils1.0 km
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Gearies Primary School

Outstanding872 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Sai Supermarket0.9 km
  • Fags & Mags1.0 km
  • Sathyam1.0 km
  • Tom Fresh Ltd0.9 km
  • Greengate SF Connect0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

23 nearby
  • NH Spice & Grill0.9 km
  • Amuthu0.9 km
  • Morley's1.0 km
  • Mr. Chicken1.0 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
  • + 18 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Mirage Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
  • Abigails Cafe0.9 km
  • Vijay's Virasat Ltd0.8 km
  • Cakes and Bakes1.0 km
  • McDonald’s0.9 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.7 km
  • Nisa Local0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.4 km
  • The Chequers Public House0.9 km
  • Redbridge Football Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbury Park0.7 km
  • Seven Kings2.1 km
  • Goodmayes2.6 km