IG2 6BJ is a safe, established residential area on Artillery Close, 0.4km from Newbury Park 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 self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £537k, up 55.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6BJ are sourced from Output Area E00018368 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ARTILLERY CLOSE, IG2 6BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ARTILLERY CLOSE, IG2 6BJ.
433
42
£ 60,600 /yr
41%
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
IG2 6BJ has a highly multicultural community character — 51% 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. Property prices are trending up 55.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG2 6BJ. The average age is 42.2. 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
£ 441,000
2 sales · Mean £ 441,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG2 6BJ has low crime rates — 48 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
Newbury Park Primary School
Oaks Park High School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Seven Kings School
Fullwood Primary School
Aldborough Primary School
William Torbitt Primary School
Downshall Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- E N Market0.7 km
- Era Food0.9 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent0.8 km
- Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.9 km
- Sports Direct0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Coconut Bay0.1 km
- Selva Mahal - Sakthi Takeaway1.0 km
- Kibbeling0.4 km
- The Avenue/Masala 9100.9 km
- Banana Leaf0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Dragon House0.8 km
- Eden Peri Peri0.9 km
- Phuket0.8 km
- NH Spice & Grill0.8 km
- Chicken Hut0.9 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- King George V Public House1.0 km
- Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Nisa Local0.2 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Aldi0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park0.4 km
- Seven Kings1.6 km
- Ilford2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Newbury Park Station0.4 km
- Newbury Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Newbury Park Underground Station0.4 km
- Newbury Park Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG26BJ · Data under Open Government Licence