IG6 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Donington Avenue, 0.5km from Barkingside in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Aldborough ward and the Ilford North constituency.
For serious buyers, IG6 1DR is a close-knit migrant community area with strong extended family networks. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £522k, down 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for IG6 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00018349 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DONINGTON AVENUE, IG6 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DONINGTON AVENUE, IG6 1DR.
376
41
£ 60,600 /yr
47%
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 1DR is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £522k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG6 1DR. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 500,000
3 sales · Mean £ 501,666
Terraced
£ 518,000
1 sales · Mean £ 518,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
IG6 1DR has low crime rates — 33 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
Fullwood Primary School
Newbury Park Primary School
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Oaks Park High School
Avanti Court Primary School
Gearies Primary School
William Torbitt Primary School
Mossford Green Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Savers Health & Beauty1.0 km
- Sai Supermarket1.0 km
- E N Market1.0 km
- Era Food0.5 km
- Jay Dee Newsagent0.6 km
- + 23 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Chequers Public House0.9 km
- King George V Public House0.8 km
- Ilford & District Indoor Bowls Club0.5 km
- Redbridge Football Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cafe At 1040.8 km
- Urban Chocolatier Barkingside1.0 km
- Coconut Bay0.4 km
- Selva Mahal - Sakthi Takeaway0.8 km
- Banana Leaf0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Subway1.0 km
- Dragon House0.6 km
- Eden Peri Peri0.5 km
- Phuket0.6 km
- Chicken Hut0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.7 km
- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbury Park0.8 km
- Seven Kings2.1 km
- Ilford2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: IG61DR · Data under Open Government Licence