IG2 6EY is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Cranbrook Road, 0.1km from Gants Hill in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Cranbrook ward and the Ilford South constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG2 6EY offers a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. By day, the area transitions to a independent professional metro services character: higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 78% 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 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IG2 6EY are sourced from Output Area E00175127 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRANBROOK ROAD, IG2 6EY.
501
32
£ 55,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG2 6EY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
At 78% private renter occupancy, IG2 6EY is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 32).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG2 6EY. The average age is 31.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IG2 6EY 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
Valentines High School
Gearies Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Highlands Primary School
Redbridge Primary School
Newbury Park Primary School
Christchurch Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Ashleys News0.5 km
- GB Foods Store (Bangla Bazar)0.9 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent0.8 km
- Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.9 km
- Londis Supermarket0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Infinity0.2 km
- The Beehive Harvester0.5 km
- Frenford Club0.8 km
- King George V Public House0.5 km
- The Ilford Bowling Club0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
43 nearby- Black Lotus0.3 km
- Caraway0.0 km
- Divino Wine Bar Lounge0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Firebean Mexican Kitchen0.2 km
- + 38 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Iceland0.0 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Dragon House0.8 km
- Ghost Burgers0.3 km
- Kim Wah Take Away0.5 km
- New Favourite Chicken0.2 km
- New World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Rossmore Hotel1.0 km
- Stay Belvedere Hotels Ltd0.8 km
- Park Hotel0.8 km
- Ilford Travelodge0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park1.6 km
- Ilford1.8 km
- Seven Kings2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.2 km
- Gants Hill Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IG26EY · Data under Open Government Licence