IG2 6BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Horns Road, 0.4km from Newbury Park in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Aldborough ward and the Ilford North constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG2 6BL offers 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6BL are sourced from Output Area E00175172 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HORNS ROAD, IG2 6BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HORNS ROAD, IG2 6BL.
380
31
£ 60,600 /yr
48%
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
63% of IG2 6BL's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG2 6BL. The average age is 30.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG2 6BL is moderate at 57 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
Fullwood Primary School
Seven Kings School
Gearies Primary School
William Torbitt Primary School
Aldborough Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Areeba0.5 km
- Best Supermarket0.4 km
- Britannia Pharmacy1.0 km
- Newbury Centre Filling Station0.4 km
- P T S Store0.4 km
- + 21 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Kibbeling0.4 km
- The Avenue/Masala 9101.0 km
- Dine Inn Restaurant LTD0.8 km
- McDonald’s0.3 km
- Coconut Bay0.0 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.3 km
- King George V Public House0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Coffee Hour0.4 km
- East Ocean Cuisine0.4 km
- Mahtma Gandhi0.8 km
- Tina’s Kitchen0.8 km
- Dragon House0.8 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Nisa Local0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Aldi0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park0.4 km
- Seven Kings1.7 km
- Ilford2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Newbury Park Underground Station0.5 km
- Newbury Park Station0.5 km
- Newbury Park Underground Station0.5 km
- Newbury Park Underground Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: IG26BL · Data under Open Government Licence