IG6 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Horns Road, 0.5km from Barkingside in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Aldborough ward and the Ilford North constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £440k, up 30.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG6 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00018347 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNS ROAD, IG6 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNS ROAD, IG6 1BS.
393
37
£ 54,300 /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
48% of IG6 1BS'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 30.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG6 1BS. The average age is 36.7. 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
Terraced
£ 420,000
9 sales · Mean £ 422,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG6 1BS has low crime rates — 40 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.
school Local Schools
Fullwood Primary School
Avanti Court Primary School
Oaks Park High School
Newbury Park Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Mossford Green Primary School
Gearies Primary School
William Torbitt Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Acasa0.9 km
- Savers Health & Beauty0.8 km
- Greengate SF Connect1.0 km
- Rey0.9 km
- Horns Supermarket0.6 km
- + 24 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Chequers Public House0.7 km
- Redbridge Football Club0.5 km
- Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Bella Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Best BBQ1.0 km
- Cafe At 1040.6 km
- Costa Coffee1.0 km
- Dannys Pie & Mash0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Subway0.8 km
- Dixy Chicken0.9 km
- Chicken Hut0.9 km
- Sea World0.6 km
- Dragon House0.8 km
- + 14 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.6 km
- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park0.8 km
- Seven Kings2.2 km
- Goodmayes2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barkingside Underground Station0.4 km
- Barkingside Underground Station0.4 km
- Barkingside Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG61BS · Data under Open Government Licence