IG1 2NQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lawson Close, 0.2km from Loxford in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Loxford ward and the Ilford South constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, IG1 2NQ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for IG1 2NQ are sourced from Output Area E00175153 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAWSON CLOSE, IG1 2NQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAWSON CLOSE, IG1 2NQ.
364
29
£ 45,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG1 2NQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
IG1 2NQ has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 29-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG1 2NQ. The average age is 29.4. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG1 2NQ is moderate at 55 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
Woodlands Primary School
Loxford School
The Constance Bridgeman Centre
Eastbury Community School
Gordon Primary School
Uphall Primary School
Cleveland Road Primary School
SS Peter and Paul's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- Faircross Supermarket0.7 km
- Aeliya Foods Ltd0.9 km
- Butt Halal Meat0.9 km
- Ilford Lane Service Station0.8 km
- Noori Halal Butchers0.8 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- 3 Bros0.7 km
- Daily Munch Cafe0.7 km
- Afters Ice Cream & Desserts0.7 km
- Haweli Restaurant0.7 km
- Hebron Cafe1.0 km
- + 30 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
32 nearby- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- Lucky Inn0.7 km
- Beaumont Fish Bar0.5 km
- Beyond Boba0.8 km
- BIM's0.7 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Barking Park Hotel Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Barking Indoor Bowls Club Ltd0.7 km
- Clementswood Bowling Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barking1.0 km
- Ilford1.6 km
- Seven Kings1.8 km
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Postcode Profile: IG12NQ · Data under Open Government Licence