IG6 1AY is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Barkingside in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Barkingside ward and the Ilford North constituency.
Day-to-day life in IG6 1AY has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00018376 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IG6 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IG6 1AY.
186
44
£ 57,300 /yr
40%
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
IG6 1AY has a highly multicultural community character — 53% 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 1AY. The average age is 44.5. 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)
IG6 1AY 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 Pharmacy0.5 km
- Era Food0.4 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent0.2 km
- Kashmir Bazar Ltd0.3 km
- Sports Direct0.7 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Chandra Express Takeaway0.9 km
- Zamana0.9 km
- Black Lotus0.7 km
- Caraway0.9 km
- Coconut Bay0.6 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.9 km
- Aldi0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
33 nearby- iCakes0.8 km
- Tina’s Kitchen0.3 km
- Dragon House0.2 km
- Eden Peri Peri0.4 km
- Ghost Burgers0.9 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Infinity0.7 km
- King George V Public House0.5 km
- Eastwood Snooker Bar & Grill0.9 km
- Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.8 km
- Faces Nightclub0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park1.0 km
- Seven Kings2.2 km
- Ilford2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: IG61AY · Data under Open Government Licence