IG6 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Sherwood Road, 0.5km from Barkingside in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Aldborough ward and the Ilford North constituency.
Day-to-day life in IG6 1BW has the character of a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £630k.
Census 2021 statistics for IG6 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00018341 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHERWOOD ROAD, IG6 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD ROAD, IG6 1BW.
419
38
£ 54,300 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG6 1BW 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.
Area Character
IG6 1BW has a highly multicultural community character — 49% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG6 1BW. 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
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
£ 630,000
1 sales · Mean £ 630,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG6 1BW has low crime rates — 33 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
Oaks Park High School
Newbury Park Primary School
Avanti Court Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
William Torbitt Primary School
Hatchside School
Gearies Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Sai Supermarket0.9 km
- Fags & Mags1.0 km
- Sathyam1.0 km
- Tom Fresh Ltd0.9 km
- Greengate SF Connect0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- NH Spice & Grill1.0 km
- Amuthu0.9 km
- Morley's1.0 km
- Mr. Chicken1.0 km
- Yo! To Go!0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Mirage Turkish Restaurant0.9 km
- Abigails Cafe0.9 km
- Vijay's Virasat Ltd0.8 km
- Cakes and Bakes0.9 km
- McDonald’s0.9 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
- The Chequers Public House0.8 km
- Redbridge Football Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park0.7 km
- Seven Kings2.1 km
- Goodmayes2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: IG61BW · Data under Open Government Licence