IG6 1AX is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Barkingside in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.
For families considering a move, IG6 1AX represents a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for IG6 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00018373 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG6 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG6 1AX.
348
39
£ 57,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
IG6 1AX has a highly multicultural community character — 50% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG6 1AX. The average age is 39.1. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG6 1AX has low crime rates — 24 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
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Gearies Primary School
Fullwood Primary School
Newbury Park Primary School
Valentines High School
Oaks Park High School
Avanti Court Primary School
Mossford Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Britannia Pharmacy0.6 km
- Fags & Mags0.9 km
- Sathyam1.0 km
- Tom Fresh Ltd0.9 km
- Gants Hill Superfoods0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
45 nearby- Chandra Express Takeaway0.8 km
- Zamana0.8 km
- Mirage Turkish Restaurant1.0 km
- Abigails Cafe0.2 km
- Amigos Burgers and Shakes0.8 km
- + 40 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Nisa Local0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- iCakes0.8 km
- Tina’s Kitchen0.2 km
- Amuthu1.0 km
- Morley's0.9 km
- Mr. Chicken0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Faces Nightclub0.7 km
- Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Chequers Public House1.0 km
- Infinity0.7 km
- Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park1.1 km
- Seven Kings2.3 km
- Ilford2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG61AX · Data under Open Government Licence