IG2 6EW is a safe, established residential area on Cranbrook Road, 0.3km from Gants Hill in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is 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, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £626k, down 9.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6EW are sourced from Output Area E00018598 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6EW.
393
39
£ 55,100 /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
IG2 6EW has a highly multicultural community character — 58% 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 down 9.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG2 6EW. The average age is 39.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 585,000
1 sales · Mean £ 585,000
Semi-Detached
£ 647,500
2 sales · Mean £ 647,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG2 6EW has low crime rates — 47 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
Valentines High School
Cranbrook Primary School
Gearies Primary School
Highlands Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Christchurch Primary School
Redbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Ashleys News0.6 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent1.0 km
- Big Portion Supermarket0.1 km
- Cranbrook Road Post Office & Store0.0 km
- Mustafa’s fruit n Veg0.1 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Infinity0.5 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.6 km
- The Ilford Bowling Club0.2 km
- Faces Nightclub0.5 km
- Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Black Lotus0.5 km
- Caraway0.3 km
- Divino Wine Bar Lounge0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Firebean Mexican Kitchen0.4 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Dragon House1.0 km
- Ghost Burgers0.5 km
- Kim Wah Take Away0.6 km
- New Favourite Chicken0.4 km
- Phuket1.0 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ilford Travelodge0.6 km
- Park Hotel0.6 km
- Rossmore Hotel0.8 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford1.6 km
- Newbury Park1.7 km
- Seven Kings2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.4 km
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG26EW · Data under Open Government Licence